Lead the Future of National and Defence Space Programmes as our Programme Manager

Are you a proven leader in complex technical programmes with a passion for space and defence?

Join GomSpace and take the lead in driving strategic national and defence programmes that connect cutting-edge space technology with real-world operational impact. You’ll play a key role in delivering sovereign, mission-critical space capabilities that strengthen national security, advance multi-domain operations, and make space solutions accessible and actionable.

Your Role
You’ll work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and delivery, orchestrating complex national and defence programmes across multiple stakeholders, internal teams, and international partners. You will take ownership of programme P&L, ensuring delivery excellence, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction, while shaping GomSpace’s future capabilities and delivery frameworks.

Your tasks include:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex national and defence programmes.
• Orchestrate delivery across internal project leads, technical teams, and partner organizations.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, budgets, and governance frameworks.
• Own the P&L for assigned programmes, ensuring financial control, forecasting accuracy, and profitability.
• Support proposal, capture, and tender phases to ensure smooth transition from opportunity to delivery.
  

Success and Key Results
In the initial phase, success means:

• Onboarding your first project successfully and taking day-to-day leadership.
• Establishing operational coordination across business units and programme teams.
• Contributing initial lessons learned to improve delivery pipelines and frameworks.

On the longer term, you’ll:

• Achieve >90% customer satisfaction across all programmes.
• Demonstrate consistent cost and schedule predictability within ±10%.
• Institutionalize BU-wide delivery templates, governance, and lessons learned, creating a benchmark for future programmes.
  

What You Bring
You’re a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives at the nexus of complex technical systems, international partners, and mission-critical delivery. You excel at translating customer needs into executable plans and guiding cross-functional teams to success.

You likely:

• Hold an MSc in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Have 7+ years of experience managing multinational or government-funded programmes in space, aerospace, or critical infrastructure.
• Are confident in leading complex programmes with multiple stakeholders and P&L responsibility.
• Understand technical systems (payloads, platforms, ground segments, operations) and their operational impact.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams, external partners, and customer stakeholders.
  

Who You Are
You’re not just a programme manager — you’re a connector, problem solver, and enabler. You take ownership, drive progress, and thrive in multinational, cross-domain environments.

You bring:

• Helpfulness – you collaborate naturally and create solutions that strengthen both team and mission.
• Open communication – you’re transparent, proactive, and follow through on commitments.
• True leadership – you take ownership, act with integrity, and drive progress independently.
• Structure & clarity – you build, refine, and maintain reliable programme frameworks and governance.
• Situational awareness – you understand defence culture, multi-domain operations, and the complexities of international collaboration.

You’re eligible for (or hold) a national, EU SECRET, or NATO SECRET security clearance and share our commitment to ethics, compliance, and responsible space operations.

Why Join Us
At GomSpace, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Europe’s sovereign space capabilities while working in a collaborative, innovative, and international environment.

• Lead high-impact national and defence programmes at the forefront of European space innovation.
• Work directly with national defence organizations, NATO frameworks, and international partners.
• Enjoy a dynamic, informal culture where collaboration beats competition, milestones are celebrated, and your contributions matter from day one.
• Influence how space-based capabilities are adopted and integrated, creating tangible operational impact.
• Be part of a global team making a difference in security, technology, and innovation.

JOIN OUR MISSION
You are welcome to send your application in English. Interviews will be conducted on a continuous basis. If you have any questions regarding the position do not hesitate to contact: Lars Krogh Alminde, VP Strategy & Business Development. E-mail: [email protected]

The role is ideally based at our headquarters in Aalborg, Denmark, where you’ll collaborate closely with our other teams. Luxembourg can also be agreed upon. Salary and start date will be individually negotiated.

We kindly draw your attention to the fact that we do not receive applications and resumes via e-mail or by personal appearance. This is to protect and show consideration for your personal information. Apply for the job by following the link below.

About GomSpace
GomSpace is a globally leading designer, integrator and manufacturer of high-end nano and microsatellites for customers in the academic, government and commercial markets. Our positions of strength include systems integration, small satellite subsystems and advanced miniaturized radio technology. At the core of our mission are our core values: Be helpful, communicate openly and frequently, and show true leadership.
Our international team is devoted to understanding our customers’ requirements and delivering high quality. We are listed in Stockholm (GOMX), headquartered in Denmark and have subsidiaries in Sweden, Singapore, France, North America and Luxembourg. We have more than 170 employees servicing customers in more than 55 countries. Learn more on www.gomspace.com

Join us in shaping the future of space exploration!

Ready to make your mark?
Apply today or get in touch if you want to know more.
We’d love to hear from you.

Application deadline:
As soon as possible