Project Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day project management activities, supporting planning, execution, and tracking of space-borne and satellite system projects.
• Use and maintain project management tools to track tasks, update schedules, and ensure data accuracy and visibility.
• Support the development and upkeep of project plans, tracking milestones and highlighting potential delays or risks to senior team members.
• Act as a coordination point across cross-functional teams, with a dedicated focus on QA/QC and Supply Chain, to ensure smooth internal communication and timely follow-ups.
• Organize, schedule, and document technical progress meetings, capture clear minutes, assign action items, and track them through for timely closure.
• Maintain and regularly update the Project Risk Register, supporting risk identification, documentation, and tracking of mitigation actions.
• Work closely with the Operations team to support planning and execution of external testing activities and facility utilization as per project needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors/partners to support ongoing project activities and ensure alignment on deliverables.
• Facilitate clear and structured communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Track project progress and prepare regular status updates, dashboards, and reports for senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination or project management, preferably in aerospace or high-reliability hardware industries.

Preferred Candidate will have:

• Basic understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Familiarity with tools such as MS Project, Jira, and Confluence.
• Exposure to cross-functional coordination, especially with engineering, QA/QC, Supply Chain, or Operations teams.
• Foundational knowledge of systems engineering concepts (requirements, integration, testing, V&V).
• Ability to analyze project performance, budgets, and schedules to ensure mission and delivery success.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to document discussions and follow up on action items effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Good to have:

• Exposure to aerospace/space systems, satellite subsystems, or hardware development environments.
• Basic understanding of optical systems & payload subsystems (sensors, calibration, AIT processes).
• Exposure to space/aerospace environments (standards, testing, mission constraints; orgs like ISRO).
• Basic understanding of risk management concepts and project tracking metrics.
• Certification or coursework in project management (e.g., CAPM or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel (5–10%) if required.

Benefits

• Medical Health Cover for you and your family including unlimited online doctor consultations.
• We believe family comes first. That’s why we offer Maternity, Paternity, Marriage and Bereavement Leave, so you can be there when it matters most.
• We ensure every member of the team gets an opportunity to participate at international events and conferences.
• Access to mental health experts for you and your family.
• Dedicated allowances for learning and skill development.

Interview Process:

• Introductory call
• Interview rounds (up to 3 rounds)
• Culture Round / HR round