Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Telecom Project Manager on behalf of a business in Luxembourg.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage satellite communications and telecommunications projects from proposal phase through delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines.

* Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams working on 3GPP-based 4G/5G/6G, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), IoT NTN, Direct-to-Device (D2D), beamforming, roaming, and positioning (PNT).

* Support and manage R&D initiatives related to telecom stacks and end-to-end satellite-enabled 4G/5G communications.

* Serve as a primary interface with customers, suppliers, and institutional partners, such as ESA, the European Commission, and local agencies.

* Prepare and manage technical and commercial proposals, including scope definition, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and risk analysis.

* Coordinate internal resources across engineering, operations, and management to ensure effective project execution.

* Monitor project performance and control costs, schedules, and technical milestones.

* Lead contractual discussions and ensure alignment with project objectives and deliverables.

* Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks in collaboration with technical teams.

* Ensure compliance with quality assurance, product assurance, and applicable standards (including ECSS where relevant).

* Prepare project documentation, including milestone reviews, technical reports, and project closure documentation.

Key Qualifications:

* PhD or MSc in Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.

* 2-5 years of experience in telecommunications, satellite communications, or wireless systems.

* Knowledge of 3GPP cellular systems (4G/5G/6G) and familiarity with Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and IoT connectivity.

* Experience managing or coordinating R&D or institutional projects (e.g., ESA, Horizon Europe, national space agencies, or similar programs)

* Strong understanding of project management practices, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

* Experience preparing technical proposals and project documentation.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate between technical teams, management, and external stakeholders.

* Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic startup environment, manage multiple projects, and shift priorities when required.

* Fluency in spoken and written English..

* Important: Must already reside in Europe or hold a valid European work permit.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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