About PLD Space

PLD Space is an international company on a mission to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.

PLD Space operates over 188,000 m² of facilities in Elche, Teruel (Spain), Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), enabling the company to provide comprehensive satellite and payload launch services into space.

Teamwork, courage, determination and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee an autonomous, independent satellite space access capability, based on reliability at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entities

Mission

As the Industrialisation Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of strategic industrialisation projects that expand PLD Space's manufacturing, testing, integration and launch capabilities.

You will manage projects from initial concept through to commissioning and operational handover, ensuring that all facilities, infrastructure and industrial assets are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with operational requirements.

Responsibilities

- Lead the end-to-end delivery of industrialisation and infrastructure projects from concept development through to commissioning and operational handover.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, budgets, schedules and execution strategies.
- Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, resource plans and mitigation strategies.
- Deliver new industrial capabilities required to support company growth and operational objectives.
- Manage the development and implementation of manufacturing facilities, production lines, assembly and integration areas, laboratories, test facilities, launch infrastructure and supporting utilities.




- Coordinate activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Facilities, Quality, HSE and Finance functions.
- Manage external engineering consultancies, contractors, suppliers and regulatory stakeholders.
- Oversee facility design, construction, equipment procurement, installation, integration, commissioning and acceptance activities.
- Ensure projects remain aligned with business priorities, production demand and long-term industrialisation roadmaps.
- Monitor project performance against schedule, cost, scope and quality objectives, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Lead commissioning, verification, validation and operational readiness activities.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, regulatory and quality requirements.
- Prepare project reporting, management reviews, investment updates and executive-level presentations.
- Support business case development, investment planning and future industrial expansion initiatives.
- Promote continuous improvement through effective capture and implementation of lessons learned.

Required Knowledge

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience leading complex industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing or capital investment projects.
- Proven experience delivering industrialisation projects involving new facilities, manufacturing capability expansion, test infrastructure or operational assets.
- Strong project management skills including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder management.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external contractors.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and technically demanding environments.




- Professional working proficiency in English.
- Willingness to undertake frequent national and international travel as required by project needs.
- Availability to be deployed to any PLD Space facility, test site, launch site or project location during project execution.
- Flexibility to remain on-site for extended periods during key project phases, including construction, installation, commissioning, qualification and operational readiness activities.
- Highly results-driven with a strong focus on execution.
- Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in challenging environments.

Competencies Desired

- Master's degree, MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- Professional Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, PM² or equivalent).
- Experience within the aerospace, defence, automotive, energy or advanced manufacturing sectors.
- Experience delivering projects involving:
- Manufacturing facilities and industrial buildings.
- Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) facilities.
- Test benches and qualification infrastructure.
- Launch complexes and ground support equipment.
- Laboratories, clean rooms and specialist technical facilities.
- Industrial capacity expansion programmes.
- Experience managing significant CAPEX investments.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence methodologies.
- Experience working within international and multicultural environments.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

- Physiotherapy within our facilities
- 50% discount on your health insurance
- You can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.
- Healthy snacks and lots of fruit

Find balance
- 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st
- Flexible work schedule

Never stop learning
- We encourage practical learning
- We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork

Focus on your financial future
- Childcare flexible contributions
- Restaurant tickets
- Transport versátil contributions
- Training support

Values

We have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.

- Teamwork.
- Hard work.
- Dynamism.
- Commitment.
- Keep it simple.

Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!

📌 Industrialisation Project Manager (Elche)
🏢 PLD Space
📍 Elche