Delivery Project Manager (DataCosmos)

Open Cosmos Ltd
Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom
4 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
14 Feb 2026 (4 months ago)

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 Data Division

Our Data division transforms satellite data into meaningful insights that drive real-world impact. The team delivers all data products generated by Open Cosmos and its partners, curates and develops DataCosmos — our geospatial data platform — and builds integrations that make satellite imagery easy to access and act on. Their work helps organisations turn data into action and create positive change on Earth.

The Team are now looking for a Delivery Project Manager to lead external Data Division projects through full delivery life cycles.

You’ll manage scope, schedule, costs, and quality on projects linked to satellite data platforms and processing chains — delivering outcomes that matter to our customers and our business.

What will you be doing?

  • Managing end-to-end delivery of external projects, including scope, schedule, revenue, costs, quality, communications, resources, risks, procurements, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project status, financial tracking, and progress documentation for senior management.

  • Coordinating project execution in close collaboration with Technical Project Managers and Technical Team Leaders to meet delivery commitments.

  • Managing customer communication in partnership with the Account Manager, ensuring alignment and timely issue resolution.

  • Supporting the presales process with the Growth team by contributing delivery planning, estimates, and risk assessments.

What You’ll bring

  • A structured approach to delivering projects from kickoff to completion

  • Strong commercial awareness, managing scope, revenue, costs, and margins throughout delivery

  • The ability to translate customer objectives into clear, achievable delivery plans

  • Confidence coordinating cross-functional technical teams and external partners

  • A customer-first mindset, building trust through clear communication and reliable delivery

  • Proactive risk identification and issue management to maintain predictability

  • Clear, concise communication with customers, internal teams, and senior stakeholders

  • A strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence

This role you can be based in any of our locations: UK | Spain | Portugal | Greece

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.

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.

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