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 general 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. The company is able to offer best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entities As a Program Manager, you will lead the execution of a strategic program focused on the development, integration, qualification, and operational deployment of the next generation of launch systems within the MIURA family. You will be accountable for achieving program objectives across technical performance, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and operational readiness, ensuring alignment between engineering, manufacturing, testing, launch operations, and business priorities. Working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders, you will drive governance, decision-making, resource prioritization, and risk management to ensure the successful delivery of launch capabilities that expand and strengthen the company's position in the global space transportation market. Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of launch system programs.



Own program schedule, scope, budget, risks, opportunities, and performance objectives. Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, ensuring alignment between engineering, manufacturing, procurement, testing, operations, and business milestones. Establish and drive program governance structures, including management reviews, steering committees, and executive reporting. Monitor program performance through KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools, ensuring transparency and accountability. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, PMO and Business Development teams. Lead recovery plans and corrective actions when deviations to schedule, cost, scope, or performance occur. Support resource planning, prioritization, and allocation activities across program teams. Promote continuous improvement in program management methodologies, tools, and governance practices. Act as the primary point of contact for overall program execution and performance. Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, PMO, Systems Engineering, or similar leadership roles. Strong knowledge of project and program management methodologies and lifecycle management. Experience with integrated planning and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent. Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and performance tracking. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Fluent in English. 50% discount on your health insurance You can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price. Flexible work schedule We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork Training support

📌 Programmamanager/MT-lid (España)
🏢 PLD Space
📍 España