Project Manager- FSO

Can you manage large complex projects involving many stakeholders, in an energetic young startup within a quickly growing market? Do you want to manage projects that result in cost competitive products with cutting edge technology?

Do you want to help build a start-up company? Then, read on and find out more about the position of Project Manager at FSO Instruments!

About FSO Instruments

FSO Instruments is a young start-up Joint Venture that develops and supplies optical-communication components, sub-systems, and terminals. FSO Instruments combines the strength of Demcon and VDL ETG, inspired by TNO technologies allowing laser satellite communication to take the step towards industrialization. We have strong heritage in Semiconductor and Aerospace, and bring this to optical communications:

• Developing and engineering laser communication terminals
• Modular and standardized functional (sub-)systems for laser communication
• Supply chain partner for cost-effective high-volume manufacturing

At FSO Instruments we industrialize state of the art technologies for laser satellite communication by close collaboration with a large group of suppliers on one hand and Demcon and VDL ETG on the engineering and manufacturing side to ensure we achieve the most competitive products for the space optical communications market.

What are you going to do?

• Setup, organize and run large complex projects in the space domain with multiple share and stakeholders.
• Manage and help write offers to customers, ESA tenders and subsidy projects.
• You contribute to a good definition of the project scope and the project objectives during the project initiation phase.
• You draft project plans in accordance to the established project methodology and the requirements/regulations as agreed with the customer and internal stakeholders.
• You identify bottlenecks, you initiate solutions and you check the progress of agreements made, thereby ensuring the progress of the project.
• You are responsible for the realization of the projects in regards to time, logistics and cost, as laid down in the project plan.
• You are the primary point of contact for the customer regarding progress, change management and escalations during the project.
• You are in charge of the organization, design and implementation of the project administration.
• Take initiative in a start-up company to help out wherever you can to add value and help shape the company

What do you bring to the table?

• You have a degree at the level of higher professional education (HBO or WO), preferably in a technical or (technical) business direction.
• You have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a comparable Project Management position, preferably in the space industry.
• You have experience in setting up complex projects, often using EU, ESA or Dutch subsidies.
• You are pragmatic, can work with a large degree of independence and show initiative in building the company.
• You have good communication and social skills and you have an excellent customer-oriented attitude.
• You have good command of the English language in word and writing. Good command of the Dutch language is preferable but not mandatory.
• You are ambitious, solution-oriented and a team player. Also you are creative, flexible and you know how to maintain a calm attitude and overview in stressful situations.
• You are able to quickly get up to speed in a complex and often political and strategic landscape.

What do we offer you?

FSO Instruments is a dynamic, young, growing and innovative company. We place great value in a pleasant workplace and provide you with the necessary means to achieve that. Being a start-up the job comes with a significant amount of adventure, freedom, diversity and room to shape your own role and contribution to the company.

Furthermore, we offer:

• A good, competitive salary
• 31 days off and 8% holiday allowance
• A good pension scheme at Zwitserleven
• Follow training or courses at the Demcon Academy to further develop your skills
• A laptop and telephone
• Active staff association (monthly activities such as drinks and an annual Demcon weekend) and annual sporting events