Description
Welcome to SSC Space (formerly 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, spacecraft consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, and much more.
SSC Space 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 Project Manager in our Connect Service Delivery team. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.
Requirements
As a Project Manager within our Ground Station Services, you will manage both customer-facing and internal projects connected to our global network of ground stations. These services support a wide range of satellite missions, including scientific, Earth observation, navigation, and telecom.
The role involves acting as the main point of contact for customers during mission establishment, ensuring that requirements are translated into reliable and high-quality delivery. Close collaboration with engineering, operations, and commercial teams across multiple locations is a key part of the work.
You bring experience from managing projects in an international and cross-functional environment, ideally within space, IT, telecom, or other technology-driven industries. Familiarity with structured project methodologies such as waterfall is expected, and experience working with agile ways of working is an advantage.
You have a structured way of working and are comfortable planning, following up, and driving progress across multiple stakeholders. An understanding of both technical and commercial aspects of delivery is important, along with the ability to communicate clearly with both engineers and customers.
You take ownership of your work, move things forward, and are comfortable challenging when needed to ensure progress and quality. Experience working with common project and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or MS Project is also part of your background.
Due to regulatory and security requirements connected to our operations and customer agreements, this position requires EU citizenship.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead projects from initial customer request through implementation and service delivery.
- Act as the main point of contact for customers during the mission establishment phase.
- Coordinate internal teams across engineering, operations, and commercial functions to ensure aligned delivery.
- Translate customer requirements into actionable plans together with technical teams.
- Manage risks, dependencies, and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure that project goals, deliverables, timelines, and documentation are met according to SSC Space processes.
- Contribute to improving ways of working within project delivery.
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.
fitness center, conference facilities, outdoor patios, and walking trails - designed to foster creativity and collaboration.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For questions regarding employment terms or union matters, please contact our union representatives:
Sveriges Ingenjörer: af@sscspace.com
Unionen: unionen@sscspace.com
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 2026-05-17, 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 position requires approved pre-employment screening. These controls are based on the role that you will fulfill within the company. Additional requirements regarding citizenship may apply.
WE HELP EARTH BENEFIT FROM SPACE
SSC Space 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 750 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 at sscspace.com