Project Manager

We are now looking for

A Project Manager

The Project Manager is overall responsible for the execution of his/her projects in the company and towards the Customers. The projects can include the development, integration and delivery of a Satellite, a Propulsion Sub-system or AOCS sub-system. The position is a key function in the company with impact on many areas, including the financial standing and the reputation of the company.

The Project Manager has functional manager responsibility for his/her project team (up to 10 - 25 people depending on the project and project phase) in the frame of the project activities. He/she has the full responsibility for On Quality, On Time and On Cost delivery of his/her project.

The Project Manager is a member of the Project Office team and reports to the Head of Project Office.

Main tasks:

- Main formal interface to the Customer for the projects under his/her responsibility
- Lead the OHB Sweden project team in line with the Project requirements and our project management processes. The project team generally consists of members of the engineering team, MAIT/production team, Quality department, and members of the Project Office team.
- Control and steer projects and initiate remedial actions in case of cost overruns, technical issues or schedule slippage.
- Resource planning to secure resources in the matrix of projects/departments in collaboration with the departments managers.
- Contribute to prioritization in case of resource conflicts/overload
- Negotiate with customers regarding changes to project baselines (scope, schedule and cost)


Your work experience:

- Proven experience as Project Manager with a track record of covering technical and programmatic aspects (financial, schedule, contractual)
- Experience from complex technical development and international collaboration is preferable. Experience from the space industry is an advantage, but not a must.


Your educational background:

- Academic degree, preferable from a technical university or similar
- Strong knowledge of project management discipline and methodology
- Sound technical understanding of mechanical, thermal, electrical, electronical disciplines


You as a person:

We believe that you are best suited for the position if the following are in your personality and way of working:

- Ability to effectively negotiate, build consensus, anticipate, and solve problems, internally and externally
- Capable of making informed decisions and standing by them
- Authentic leadership style, leading with integrity
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to different stakeholders, internally and externally
- Team player
- Ability to work efficiently under high workload
- An interest in the commercial aspects of your projects and achieving a positive commercial outcome.
- You need to be fluent in English, both spoken and written. Swedish is an advantage but not a must.