Software Project Manager

About this job

We are currently looking for a Software Project Manager to join the team in Delft.

At S[&]T, we specialize in cutting-edge R&D solutions for space, science, and defence. With over 20 years of experience, we collaborate with high-tech organizations to optimize performance through on-site and in-house projects. Our mission is to bridge the gap between advanced technology and market-ready solutions, driving innovation at every step.

We are currently seeking a Software Project Manager to join our team in Delft, the Netherlands. In this role, you will oversee software development projects for scientific applications, working with international clients to push the boundaries of big data image analytics and embedded systems. Our projects focus on intelligent processing of imaging payload data from spaceborne and airborne platforms, leveraging state-of-the-art techniques to deliver scalable, automated solutions.

Main responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Lead end-to-end project execution, ensuring successful delivery for international and national clients.
• Manage customer relationships, identifying opportunities for new work and handling commercial proposals and negotiations.
• Coordinate and organize teamwork across multiple projects while balancing customer expectations with S[&]T’s operational and financial interests.
• Oversee project administration, including budget tracking, financial reporting, and subcontractor management.
• Ensure clear communication on project progress, deliverables, and financials to all stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, including planning, costing, and work package management.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• 5-8 years of project management experience, ideally as a second or third career step, with a strong commercial mindset and experience in client relationship management.
• Proven experience managing client relationships, negotiating contracts (fixed price, fixed budget, Agile), and handling scope changes.
• Background in the space industry (ESA, EUMETSAT, EUTELSAT) with familiarity with ECSS standards.
• Experience managing software development projects and system engineering, ideally for large, multi-year projects.
• A project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or IPMA) and proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Technical or commercial educational background (at a BSc level or higher) with fluency in English (Dutch is a plus).

Our story

At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.

Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.

We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.