Project Manager / Planner (Satellite Systems)

Location: Farnborough, United Kingdom — full-time onsite. UK roles require BPSS screening and the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global develops robotics, satellite systems, geointelligence, communications satellites, Earth and space observation systems, and space exploration infrastructure. The Sat Connect IC business unit provides ASICs, software, electronically steered antennas, and complete communication-satellite and terminal systems.

What you will do

• Manage internal projects and workstreams from planning through completion, including schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, action logs, risks, issues, and status reporting.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Program Management, and other functions.
• Support integrated program plans, WBS structures, forecasting, ETC/EAC, cost tracking, resource planning, program reviews, and PMO reporting.
• Build and maintain Excel-based planning, costing, tracking, dashboard, and reporting tools using advanced formulas and VBA/macros.
• Analyse project and program data to identify trends, gaps, delays, dependencies, resource constraints, and delivery risks.
• Use Jira and Confluence for planning, execution tracking, dashboards, reporting, documentation, and links between project plans, requirements, WBS, and execution activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data/Analytics, Mathematics, Business, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in PMO, project or program planning, project controls, business analytics, engineering operations, or a similar role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced formulas, data analytics, and VBA/macros.
• Experience building automated Excel tools and infrastructure for business or project management teams.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence, including dashboards, workflows, reporting, and data structures.
• Experience with program/project planning and tracking, plus the ability to translate business and program requirements into practical tools and processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, attention-to-detail, and data-accuracy skills.
• Ability to work across Engineering, Finance, and Program Management teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, purpose-driven environment focused on innovation, problem-solving, diversity, integrity, and inclusion.
• UK employee benefits include private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, a pension plan, and an employee assistance program.
• Employment eligibility includes BPSS checks covering identity, right to work, nationality and immigration status, basic criminal-record disclosure, at least three years of employment history, and references.
• Recruitment accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.