Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com
Your Crew
Join a fast-growing company undergoing an ambitious industrial transformation. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, united by a genuine passion for space and engineering. While everyone brings their own individual strengths and personality, the young and dynamic team shares a collegial mindset, strong connections at work and occasional optional gatherings outside the office. You'll thrive in a structured yet agile environment where precision, collaboration and continuous improvement are core values. Every contribution matters, and you'll play a key role in our collective performance.
Your Mission
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex, high-technology projects from contract award to delivery. You will be responsible for customer relationships, project execution, budget, schedule, scope, risks, and overall project success while leading multidisciplinary international teams.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead complex projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and project performance.
- Build strong customer relationships and act as the main customer interface.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
- Drive change management, identify mitigation actions, and resolve project challenges.
- Support bid activities and contribute to business growth.
- Support and enable project managers by introducing best practices, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement.
Your Story
- Several years of project management experience in a high-technology industrial environment (Space industry preferred).
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary and international projects.
- Strong customer focus with excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Solid understanding of project financials, contracts, planning, and risk management.
- Experience working with ERP/PLM systems.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
- Business-oriented mindset with the ability to make decisions and drive results.
- Fluent in English and German.
Nice to have
- Experience in the Space industry.
- Project Management certification (PMP, IPMA or equivalent).
- Technical background in Engineering, Quality, Systems Engineering or similar.
Why Beyond Gravity?
You will be a part of an engaged team with the ambition to innovate space!
You will work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities within the location or internationally.
In Austria we offer attractive benefits such as additional days off based on time worked in (bridge days and the period between Christmas and January 6), a cafeteria, health promotion programs, etc.We offer flexible hours to match your rhythm.
We are required to state a minimum gross salary for this position in accordance with the collective agreement: this amounts to EUR 4820 ,- per month. The actual compensation is based on your qualifications and experience and will exceed the collective agreement minimum.
Are you ready for lift-off?
Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Mari Vargas
Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.
Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.
