Senior Mission Manager - Open Cosmos This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Open Cosmos and our selected partners use cookies and similar technologies (together “cookies”) that are necessary to present this website, and to ensure you get the best experience of it. If you consent to it, we will also use cookies for analytics purposes. See our Cookie Policy to read more about the cookies we set. You can withdraw and manage your consent at any time, by clicking “Manage cookies” at the bottom of each website page. Accept all cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Cookie preferences Select which cookies you accept On this site, we always set cookies that are strictly necessary, meaning they are necessary for the site to function properly. If you consent to it, we will also set other types of cookies. You can provide or withdraw your consent to the different types of cookies using the toggles below. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time, by clicking the link “Manage Cookies”, which is always available at the bottom of the site. To learn more about what the different types of cookies do, how your data is used when they are set etc, see our Cookie Policy . Strictly necessary These cookies are necessary to make the site work properly, and are always set when you visit the site. Vendors Teamtailor Analytics These cookies collect information to help us understand how the site is being used. Vendors Teamtailor Accept these cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Skip to main content common--header--menu#toggle" data-common--header--menu-target="button" > Career menu Employee Log in as employee Candidate Log in to Connect Share page Facebook X LinkedIn Mail COO · MISSION MANAGEMENT · Barcelona, Spain · Hybrid Senior Mission Manager Apply for this job Aim high, go beyond! At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on… Working in our Chief Operating Office (COO) Our COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards. Our Mission Management team is at the heart of delivering Open Cosmos’ space mission services. Acting as the bridge between our technology teams, customers, partners, and suppliers, they make sure every mission runs smoothly, from planning and coordination through to launch and operations. It’s a dynamic, collaborative team that turns complex
requirements into successful missions. What will you be doing? As a Senior Mission Manager, you’ll take ownership of some of our most ambitious and technically complex missions. From early concept through to launch and in-orbit operations, you’ll be the person bringing it all together, aligning teams, navigating complexity, and ensuring delivery that meets the highest standards. You’ll be: Owning the full mission lifecycle, from initial
requirements through to launch and in-orbit commissioning Translating complex mission concepts into clear, executable plans across timelines, resources, and budgets Leading multidisciplinary teams across systems engineering, AIT, manufacturing, supply chain, and mission operations Acting as the main point of contact for customers, partners, and stakeholders, building trust and maintaining alignment Managing expectations through clear communication, structured reporting, and proactive risk management Overseeing the integration of mission elements including launch services, ground segment, and regulatory approvals Ensuring missions meet technical, contractual, and regulatory
requirements at every stage Identifying risks early and driving mitigation and recovery plans to keep delivery on track Supporting continuous improvement of how we deliver missions as we scale Mentoring and guiding other mission managers, helping raise the bar across
the team Contributing to proposals, mission planning, and cost modelling to support future growth What You’ll bring Strong grasp of project delivery in complex, multidisciplinary environments, ideally within space or high-reliability engineering Solid understanding of satellite systems, payloads, or mission operations Ability to balance scope, schedule, cost, and risk across multiple parallel workstreams Confidence navigating ambiguity and making informed decisions in fast-moving, high-stakes environments Skilled at stakeholder management, able to influence, align, and manage competing priorities Commercial awareness, including contracts, supplier coordination, and delivery frameworks Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations in the space ecosystem Clear, structured communication, able to simplify complexity for different audiences Comfortable using project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, or similar) A proactive mindset, spotting risks early and acting before they become issues A collaborative approach, building strong relationships across teams, locations, and partners Resilience and adaptability, staying focused and effective under pressure This role will be based in Spain. To apply, you must have the legal right to work in Spain. When applying, please submit your CV in English Why Open Cosmos? Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe. A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges. A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team. Division COO Department MISSION MANAGEMENT Role Senior Mission Manager Locations Barcelona, Spain Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About Open Cosmos Open Cosmos is dedicated to solving customer problems with insights from space. Whether this is monitoring agricultural yields, assessing the damage of oil spills or providing navigation solutions, we believe that data from satellites is the most effective and sustainable way of achieving this. Apply for this job COO · MISSION MANAGEMENT · Barcelona, Spain · Hybrid Senior Mission Manager Loading application form Career site Data & privacy Manage cookies Employee login Candidate Connect login Already working at Open Cosmos? Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague. Log in Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor
