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We are seeking a technically rigorous, operationally disciplined  Delivery Project Manager  to join our growing team working at the forefront of space technology.   In this role you will own programme delivery from baseline to closure — schedule, cost, technical execution, subcontractor management and delivery risk — across complex programmes spanning satellite services, bespoke delivery and government and defence contracts. You will keep programmes on track and ensure that the business always has the programme intelligence needed to manage customers and contracts with accuracy and confidence.   What You'll Do:    Planning & Schedule Control   Establish and maintain the programme baseline across scope, schedule, cost and quality, structured through the WBS, critical path and technical compliance, with all changes managed through formal change control   Own the cost performance picture by driving and challenging ETCs and actuals, interpreting EVM outputs and ensuring programme reporting reflects delivery reality   Drive a proactive risk culture across the programme, ensuring risks are surfaced early, assigned to the right owners and actively retired before they impact delivery or contract performance   Produce and maintain programme documentation, including schedule, risk register, action logs and technical review outputs, to the standard required for internal governance and contractual deliverables     Execution & Programme Coordination   Coordinate across engineering, MAIT and launch teams, managing dependencies, aligning resources and keeping cross-functional interfaces on track   Manage subcontractors, tracking performance to plan, managing technical interfaces and escalating delivery risks in time for commercial or contractual action   Drive internal technical reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR and equivalents) — coordinating timing, ensuring outputs are actioned and that programme progression is not held by unresolved issues   On internal programmes without an external customer or funding body, serve as the sole programme lead carrying full accountability for delivery, governance and reporting     Delivery Assurance & Risk Management   Accountable for the integrity of all programme data — schedule, cost, risk and technical status — ensuring it is accurate, current and actionable   Maintain delivery standards and programme governance throughout execution — to Spire's internal standards and any applicable contractual, regulatory or security requirements   Prepare programme status reports and milestone evidence packages for funding body reporting, government reviews and/ or contractual deliverables     Stakeholder Collaboration   Drive alignment across engineering, product and operations on priorities, dependencies and delivery commitments   On customer-facing programmes, you will work in close partnership with a Strategic Account Manager who owns the customer relationship and commercial performance   Communicate programme status clearly to leadership, stakeholders and, where applicable, customers and funding bodies     Key Qualifications & Skills:    Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field   5+ years of experience in programme or project delivery within aerospace, space systems, defence or a comparable technically complex industry    Proven track record of managing comple