Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment Project Manager

Welcome to SSC – Swedish Space Corporation, the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular.  

With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more. 

SSC also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.  

Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? 
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?   

If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as Ground Systems (GS) Infrastructure Establishment (IE) Project Manager in our Connect Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment team. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.   

As a GSIE Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering new ground station and antenna infrastructure. You will provide programmatic and technical guidance to support successful project execution. 

You will lead the project by coordinating contractor and SSC teams across locations and time zones, ensuring the right competencies are in place.  

YOUR ROLE  

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of new ground station infrastructure and antenna construction projects worldwide, ensuring projects meet schedule, cost, and quality.
• Develop and control project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and performance, while ensuring integrity, safety, compliance, and sustainability.
• Coordinate specification, procurement, design, construction, verification, and operational handover, including documentation.
• Manage site evaluations, acquisitions, and licensing.
• Oversee procurement, contractor selection, logistics including import/export processes for specialized equipment.