MAXAR

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Maxar provides geospatial intelligence solutions, including high-resolution satellite imagery, AI-powered software platforms, and 3D data, to help customers understand and navigate our changing planet.

Maxar seeks an experienced Project Manager (PM) with strong people, financial, and organisational skills, to join our International Government Team in Europe. The PM manages Maxar’s support of high-impact missions.

Project Overview

The PM oversees Direct Access & Imagery Platform Protects, supporting the end-to-end process across the entire Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) workflows for international customers.

The PM coordinates with Direct Access Program, Customer Service, Product & Engineering Managers, and Collection Planning Teams to lead the following key efforts:

• Program Planning: Lead delivery of platform, ensuring it supports customer mission requirements in line with Maxar’s business goals.
• Operational Performance: Monitor performance and financial metrics and report both internally and to the customer.
• Schedule Coordination: Align multiple teams with mission objectives and product roadmaps.
• Release Management: Oversee release schedules and readiness, ensuring visibility and alignment with program objectives.
• Operational Delivery: Work cross-functionally to solve complex customer issues and act as the “Voice of the Customer” within Maxar.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks early to keep the project on track.

A successful candidate collaborates well with teams and communicates professionally with customers, stakeholders, and teammates. A strong mission focus is essential due to the critical nature of the customer’s objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for all contract-related execution and performance.
• Manage schedule, performance, and risk, including forecasts and invoicing.
• Develop new business opportunities within and outside the task order.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders at Maxar and the customer.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years of Project Management experience in the last 5 years
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Earth Observation and GIS.

Desired:

• 5+ years of Project Management experience
• PMP certification or equivalent
• Experience in Defense & Intelligence
• Ability to travel up to 20% internationally

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.