Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment Project Manager

Welcome to SSC – Swedish Space Corporation, the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular.

With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more.

SSC also has one of the world's largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.

Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace?

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?

If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as Ground Systems (GS) Infrastructure Establishment (IE) Project Manager in our Connect Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment team. We are looking for a dedicated personwho shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

As a GSIE Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering new ground station and antenna infrastructure. You will provide programmatic and technical guidance to support successful project execution.

You will lead the project by coordinating contractor and SSC teams across locations and time zones, ensuring the right competencies are in place.

Requirements

YOUR ROLE

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of new ground station infrastructure and antenna construction projects worldwide, ensuring projects meet schedule, cost, and quality.
• Develop and control project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and performance, while ensuring integrity, safety, compliance, and sustainability.
• Coordinate specification, procurement, design, construction, verification, and operational handover, including documentation.
• Manage site evaluations, acquisitions, and licensing.
• Oversee procurement, contractor selection, logistics including import/export processes for specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

WHO YOU ARE

Minimum requirements and qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering(e.g. Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Satcom/Telecom), or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience supporting or managing technical projects involving site acquisition, civil works, and construction.
• Awareness of legal, safety, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to coordinate suppliers and contractors on medium to large scale projects, with understanding of budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting.
• Understanding of antennas, modems, data networks, and telecommunication systems.
• Comfortable working in a matrix organization.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. PPS, PMI or similar),and tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint).
• Proficiency with MS Project, or similar applications.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Personal competencies:

• Proven project management experience delivering technical and infrastructure projects from initiation to closeout.
• Highly structured and organized, detail oriented, and able to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and workload peaks.
• Results driven, accountable, and proactive, with strong independent ownership and negotiation skills.
• Strong communicator, team motivator, and analytical problem solver skilled in conflict resolution.
• Commercially and technically astute, ability to translate complex issues into cost, risk, and business impact, drive process improvement and knowledge sharing.

Desirable skills and background:

• At least 4 years' experience building satellite ground stations, antennas, or mobile telecom sites, including greenfield, brownfield sites, and deployments in remote, harsh environments (e.g. Arctics).
• Minimum 4 years managing technical projects involving construction or refurbishment of ground station or telecom infrastructure.
• Hands on experience with ground station hardware, ancillary systems (electrical, HVAC, lightning/fire protection), large antennas, and related software including design, integration, and testing.
• Project management qualifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g. ECSS, CCSDS, ITU, IEC, ISO).

Benefits

WE OFFER YOU

• A unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects and play an active role in both the Swedish and international space industry.
• An excellent opportunity for personal and career development.
• An exciting, international workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees all over the world.

Additional benefits

• In addition to vacation and traditional public holidays, we offer extra paid leave throughout the year, such as time off between Christmas and New Year, Ascension Day, amounting to 6-11 extra days depending on the calendar.
• Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year.
• Health benefits such as voluntary health insurance and regular health checks for eligible employees.
• Access to a benefit bike through a tax-efficient leasing program.
• Support for employee-driven activities that promote connection, health, and culture across teams.
• Collective Agreement, including good pensions plans, parental pay and insurance.

LOCATION

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in either Solna or Kiruna.

The work involves frequent national and international travel up to 50% to suppliers, hosting sites and SSC facilities. Travel may occasionally occur outside normal working hours.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For questions regarding employment terms or union-related matters, you are welcome to contact our union representatives:

Sveriges Ingenjörer: SverigesIngenjorer-

Unionen:

NEXT STEP

If this opportunity sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible We review applications continuously and will conduct interviews throughout the process.

You can submit your application up until , which is the latest possible date for consideration.

Please note, however, that the position may be filled before this date, and the advertisement may therefore close earlier. This allows us to manage the process efficiently and give each application the attention it deserves.

When applying, please include your CV. While you are welcome to include a brief personal note or letter, our evaluation will primarily focus on your skills and qualifications as outlined in your CV, ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

This is a security-classified position and will require a background check prior to employment.

WE HELP EARTH BENEFIT FROM SPACE

Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space.

With local presence on all continents and about 700 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.

We help Earth benefit from Space. Learn more