Satellite Program Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Satellite Program Manager to act as the on‑the‑ground bridge between the prime contractor and the customer in Luanda. You will coordinate local activities, monitor critical technical milestones, and lead community‑strengthening initiatives that ensure the satellite system delivers lasting public value.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary local point of contact for the Customer, building trust‑based relationships and aligning expectations.
• Monitor and safeguard progress of major project timelines, ensuring high‑quality execution toward key milestones.
• Oversee the delivery of the ground segment, targeted for August 2028, and support the in‑orbit test review scheduled for September 2029.
• Manage local implementation and modifications at the Satellite Control Center in Funda to deploy the ANGEO‑1 ground segment.
• Coordinate the rollout of the “Community of Practices” initiative, establishing 21 access points across Angolan provinces to make Earth Observation data a public good.

Required profile

• Fluent in Portuguese and highly proficient in English or French.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder engineering, IT, or aerospace infrastructure programs.
• Track record of leading transformation projects such as satellite ground‑segment installations or large‑scale data rollouts.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Aerospace, IT, Telecommunications or related field; MSc, MBA or advanced Project Management certifications preferred.

Required skills

• Satellite ground‑segment integration
• Project management
• Risk management