Project Manager

Your responsibilities

• Manage technology projects throughout the full project lifecycle - from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, including engineering, software, hardware, AIT/AIV, production, and business teams.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, deliverables, and overall progress, taking corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with agreed requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and manage project risks and coordinate mitigation actions together with technical teams.
• Organize and lead project meetings, reviews, and status updates.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date project documentation and prepare progress reports, presentations, and meeting minutes.
• Manage communication with customers, partners, subcontractors, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Support contract execution by monitoring project obligations, deliverables, and changes in project scope.
• Work closely with technical leads and engineering teams to align project objectives with technical activities.
• Support the continuous improvement of project management processes and tools within KP Labs.

Our requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in a technology, engineering, or R&D environment.
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary and technically complex projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in project scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and progress monitoring.
• Experience in working directly with customers and external project stakeholders.
• Ability to understand technical topics and communicate effectively with engineering teams.
• Strong planning, organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to identify project dependencies and risks and proactively coordinate mitigation actions.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and make decisions in a dynamic project environment.
• Very good command of English (at least B2 level), enabling effective communication with international customers and partners.

Optional

• Experience in the space, aerospace, defence, or high-tech industry.
• Experience in projects carried out for or in cooperation with ESA or other European institutions.
• Knowledge of ECSS standards and the space project lifecycle.
• Experience in managing R&D projects involving hardware and software development.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks such as PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, or similar.
• Experience in customer-facing project management roles.
• Technical or engineering educational background.

What we offer

• Work with world-class companies and institutions at the forefront of the global space industry.
• Take part in challenging and innovative projects that have a real impact on the development of the space industry.
• Gain valuable experience and grow professionally with the support of leading specialists in their fields.
• Work in a friendly and supportive environment that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to attend major international events related to the space industry.
• Stable employment in a growing technology company delivering international projects.

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• remote work opportunities
• flexible working time
• fruits
• integration events
• kindergarten / nursery

KP LABS SP Z O O

We believe in a “human” approach to work and care about work-life balance. One of our biggest strengths is the culture of mutual support and knowledge sharing within the team.

This is how we work