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Project Manager

Castellon de la Plana, Spain

About Arkadia Space🪐

Arkadia, established in 2020, is a pioneering force in the space industry. We have a clear vision: to make space exploration sustainable, accessible, and innovative. We are an in-space propulsion company, developing and commercializing the most performing chemical systems using green propellants, the real alternative to traditional storable propulsion.

Our headquarters are located in Castellon de la Plana on the Costa Azahar. We operate a 100% privately managed orbital engine Test Center at Castellón Airport, the first of its kind in Europe. This facility provides agility, flexibility and speed for tailored, rapid propulsion developments and for testing of engine prototypes and products.

At Arkadia, we trust in every member of our team as we specialize in developing cutting-edge propulsion systems. Our company culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. We offer a friendly and stimulating work environment where you can thrive. We value work-life balance, which is reflected in flexible schedules and ongoing professional development opportunities. If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute to the future of space exploration, apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

👨‍🚀About the Position🛰️

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate professional to join our team as a Project Manager. You will be establishing best practices and working methodologies at Arkadia Space as well as implementing them, monitoring the various projects and the day-to-day operations, and shaping and contributing to the working culture at Arkadia Space.

What you'll be doing 

  • Define the working framework at Arkadia Space when running and implementing hardware development projects. 
  • Plan, organize, monitor, and coordinate hardware development teams for projects related to future propulsion systems. 
  • Implement Agile methodologies and best practices that are suitable for the organization to organize and supervise hardware developments.
  • Prepare high-level deliverables to meet the needs and requirements of the projects. 
  • Work closely with development teams to ensure on quality, on time and on cost project delivery. 
  • Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, both internal and external (naitonal and internationl). 
  • Management of institutional projects and contracts from entities like European Space Agency (ESA), the European Comission (EC), or national ones likes CDTI or the Spanish Space Agency. From writing the proposals, to monitor the execution of the projects always supported by the technical team. 

What you'll need 

  • Proven experience in monitoring and managing projects, demostrating the ability to tackle technical challenges and meet establiched deadlines and budgets
  • Proven experience applying Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) in projects involving multidisciplinary teams
  • Proficiency in the English language, both spoken and written, to effectively communicate in an international environment 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure successful project delivery 

Nice to have 

  • Fluent in Spanish 
  • Drivers License – our testing facilities are a 20 minute drive from our headquarters .

What we Offer

🏢HQ: Castellon de la Plana

🚀 Test facilities: Airport of Castellon, Benlloch

🏠Hybrid working with the possiblity to work remote 8 days per month.

💰Attractive Salary based on experience

💙 The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects for the development of future propulsion systems, in a multidisciplinary and highly skilled environment.  

🌴23 days of holidays + 14 regional and public holidays

🏋️‍♂️Access to UJI (Universidad Jaume I)  sports facilities as part of the offering to companies in Espaitec (Gym, sports courts, swimming pool etc) at a small yearly fee.

🚚 Relocation support and the option to stay in one of our apartments (subject to availability) during your first month of employment, to help you get settled in a new town

📅 Start date as soon as possible