Programmes Manager - Semiconductors

Space Forge is a fast growing advanced materials company. Our goal is to exploit the extreme temperature, microgravity and ultra-high vacuum conditions available in low earth orbit (LEO) to manufacture materials that cannot readily be grown terrestrially. Returning these materials to earth, we aim to revolutionise the semiconductor market and to make space work for humanity. To achieve this we have developed a range of technologies including the world’s first returnable and reusable satellite platform, the ForgeStar®.

We are looking to hire a Programmes Manager to join our Programmes team and Semiconductor Business Unit. This part of the business focuses on the development of semiconductor manufacturing tools for space payloads, as well as terrestrial programmes for materials and tool development, and supply chain integration projects to provide routes to market for our materials

What will you do?

• Take ownership of programmes and their projects across the semiconductor business unit, cooperating with other Programmes Managers within the space business unit  to handle cross-dependencies and deliver on the business objectives.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the PM office and business processes at large.
• Contribute to planning and development of contract bids and new internal scopes of work, and lead on implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Program Strategy, Planning and Execution
• Schedule and Milestone Tracking
• Budget and Resource Management including prioritisation
• Risk and Issue Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Supplier Management
• Team Leadership and Coordination
• Compliance and Quality Assurance

Requirements

Essential -

• Experience in managing funded collaborative projects
• Familiarity with a variety of Project / Work Management Software Tools including Microsoft Project, Jira, etc.
• Familiarity with risk management processes - and the ability to anticipate and mitigate problems that others miss.
• Demonstrable experience in providing leadership, direction and structure to teams in rapidly changing environments.
• Self-starter - ability to independently work towards a goal. 
• Provide clear and effective written and verbal communication at all business levels.

Desirable -

• Experience in managing semiconductor and electronic supply chain projects
• Project Management Qualifications e.g. PMP, Prince2, etc
• Confidence presenting technical information to a wide variety of audiences
• Commercial acumen
• Experience with Space and Advanced Material Supply Chains and regulatory bodies.

Soft skills:

• Be able to get the best out of people
• Quick to get to the heart of a complex problem
• Adaptable multitasking

Benefits

Why Space Forge?

Salary range: £36,000 - £57,000 per annum, depending on knowledge, experience and skills

We believe in a future where our most polluting industries are moved off the planet, built for sustainability, and returned back to Earth for the benefit of all. Space is the next step for our manufacturing needs. 

At Space Forge, we believe in creating the best possible workplace that suits every single person that joins us. 

• Flexitime hours - 40 to be worked across Monday-Sunday as fits both your needs and the needs of the role
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme at 4% matched
• Charity or cause you’re passionate about? Up to 5 volunteering days a year to support the things closest to you and make an impact
• Super cool office and factory - the coffee is on us (and it’s certified carbon neutral too, our snazzy machine does anything from the humble americano to a superb flat white)
• Pizza pay day - okay, it’s not always pizza, but if you’re at the office on pay day, lunch is on us
• You’re the master of your own destiny. We offer every person at Space Forge a £1500 annual learning budget  so you can choose the training or experiences to help you grow
• Your mental health is important! You’ll have access to Spill - an all-in-one mental health support platform offering completely anonymous therapy sessions to our whole team

• Working with a passionate, friendly and highly motivated team
• Maternity / Paternity benefits beyond statutory

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and that starts with hiring diversely. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Space Forge.

If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Space Forge, please do let us know when you apply.