Space Area Manager - Relocation Spain
Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía · Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Job highlights
- Lead space programs and multidisciplinary teams.
- Manage end-to-end project execution.
- Interface with international clients.
- Develop and coordinate specialized space team.
- Prepare proposals and manage budgets.
About the role
About Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía
At Oesia Group, we are growing! We would like to count on you for our next job offer: At Tecnobit, a high‑tech company within Grupo Oesía, we are expanding our Space & Photonics Division and are looking for an experienced Area Manager – Space to lead strategic space programs and multidisciplinary teams in an international, cutting‑edge environment.
This is a key leadership role with real impact on advanced space and defence projects, offering the opportunity to relocate to Madrid, one of Europe’s most dynamic and liveable capitals.
What are we looking for?
- A Space Area Manager with at least 8 years of experience.
- Availability to join a stable project in Madrid.
- Master's degree.
- Hybrid work model.
- Full-time work schedule.
Requirements:
- Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Solid experience in project management within the space and/or defence sector.
- Proven people management and team leadership experience.
- Availability for occasional travel.
- High level of English (minimum B2/C1) – regular technical and business interaction with international clients.
- Highly valued intermediate level of Spanish (B2).
What will your responsibilities be?
- Leading, coordinating, and developing a highly specialized space team, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
- Overseeing end‑to‑end project execution, including planning, milestones, budget control, risk management, and delivery to customers.
- Acting as a key interface with clients during project execution, ensuring transparency, quality, and long‑term relationships.
- Identifying synergies between projects within the area and across other business units to maximize efficiency and innovation.
- Supervising proposal preparation, with a strong focus on scope definition, scheduling, cost estimation, and execution viability.
- Ensuring clear, efficient, and effective communication within the area and with key internal stakeholders.
What we offer you?
- Work in a multinational company recognized as one of the best companies to work for in 2025, according to Actualidad Económica and Forbes.
- Stable and innovative technological projects for leading national and international clients.
- Career plan: attractive professional career based on experience and personal potential within a continuously evolving company with solid growth.
- Free access to various training platforms, providing a wide multidisciplinary catalog.
- Flexible compensation.
- An equal, diverse company with great Corporate Social Responsibility.
- A positive, healthy, and cooperative work environment. Teamwork is the cornerstone of the company's project successes.
About Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía:
With over 3,800 professionals in 20 corporate offices across Spain, Brussels, Latin America, and Asia, it generates quality employment and helps people grow in technical careers. Grupo Oesía is a Spanish multinational dedicated to dual-use digital and industrial engineering, developing and implementing projects worldwide. At Grupo Oesía, we believe in diversity and equal opportunities as engines of innovation and inclusion as a basis for growth. We foster an environment where all individuals, without any distinction, can develop their talent and contribute to building a better future. Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía designs, develops, manufactures, and maintains cutting-edge technological products and intelligent image electronic systems, secure tactical communications, and simulation centers, which are a clear example of technological transfer. Our technology centers in Castilla la Mancha, Andalusia, Galicia, Valencia, and Madrid are innovation hubs contributing to national sovereignty in key capabilities and European strategic autonomy.
Key skills/competency
- Space Area Manager
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Space Sector
- Defense Sector
- Client Relations
- Proposal Preparation
- Budget Control
- Risk Management
- Telecommunications Engineering
Skills & topics
- Space Area Manager
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Space
- Defense
- Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Madrid
- Relocation
- International
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years of space/defense project management and team leadership experience, matching keywords from the job description.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize your Master's degree, engineering background, and high English proficiency (B2/C1) in your application.
- Demonstrate Spanish ability: Mention your intermediate Spanish level (B2) as a valuable asset for this role in Madrid.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in leading specialized teams, managing projects, and client interaction, particularly in a hybrid work setting.
- Express relocation interest: Clearly state your willingness and readiness to relocate to Madrid for this stable, impactful role.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Space Area Manager role at Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía?
- The Space Area Manager role at Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía focuses on leading strategic space programs and multidisciplinary teams within their Space & Photonics Division. This involves overseeing project execution, client relations, and team development in a cutting-edge, international environment.
- What are the key technical and experience requirements for the Space Area Manager position in Madrid?
- Key requirements include a Master's degree in Telecommunications or Industrial Engineering, at least 8 years of project management experience in the space/defense sector, proven people leadership skills, high English proficiency (B2/C1), and availability for occasional travel. An intermediate Spanish level (B2) is highly valued.
- What is the work arrangement and schedule for this Space Area Manager role?
- This position operates under a hybrid work model and a full-time work schedule. The role is based in Madrid, Spain, and offers the opportunity for relocation.
- What opportunities for professional growth does Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía offer to a Space Area Manager?
- Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía offers a structured career plan based on experience and potential within a continuously growing company. They also provide free access to diverse training platforms, fostering professional development and technical excellence within their specialized space team.
- How does Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía support diversity and inclusion within its teams?
- Grupo Oesía actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities as drivers of innovation and inclusion. They foster an environment where all individuals can develop their talents and contribute to building a better future, emphasizing a positive, healthy, and cooperative work atmosphere.
- What makes Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía a good company to work for?
- Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía is recognized as one of the best companies to work for, offering stable and innovative technological projects with leading clients. They provide flexible compensation, a strong emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility, and a collaborative work environment that values teamwork.
- What are the responsibilities related to client interaction for the Space Area Manager?
- The Space Area Manager acts as a key interface with clients during project execution, ensuring transparency, maintaining quality standards, and cultivating long-term relationships. This involves regular technical and business communication, leveraging their high English proficiency.