Program Manager

Role Highlights

• Title: Program Manager
• Data Business Line Product Management
• Location: Kyiv Ukraine
• Reporting to Program Management Lead
• Type of contract: Permanent
• Remote / hybrid later this year
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO where required)

The Mission of the Program Manager

Own complex projects ensuring key customers successfully use ICEYE data you act as the central driver for customer success. Your work directly ensures customers can effectively integrate and benefit from ICEYE data which is essential for realizing business value and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Who We Are

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYEs world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology as well as access to data from the worlds largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy day or night and in any weather supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense intelligence security and maritime domain awareness ICEYEs near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence insurance maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection) and finance contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland Poland Spain Japan the UAE Greece and the US. The company has more than 900 employees inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Expected Outcomes & Requirements

About the role

The program manager is responsible for owning 1-3 highly complex projects that enable key customers to effectively receive and benefit from ICEYE data. As a program manager you will undertake the planning and designing of the program while proactively monitoring its progress and resolving any issues that may arise. Building strong relationships with a customer is crucial.

You will have the opportunity to initiate appropriate corrective action and manage all aspects of project delivery including software development hardware procurement formal tests shipping and logistics customer acceptance and training. Collaboration with ICEYEs internal engineering operations legal finance and sales teams will be crucial in making informed decisions and securing stakeholder advocacy.

Additionally you will be responsible for communicating project status and issue resolutions directly with management and key customers.

Outcomes

• Establish and manage program baselines and schedules
• Create review and execute program Statements of Work
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts contract changes specifications operating budgets schedule milestones and key terms and conditions
• Interface with engineering product operations and software teams to meet cost schedule and technical performance objectives
• Deliver presentations to customers and internal stakeholders
• Identify delegate track and complete program requirements while measuring and reporting program performance
• Proactively lead risk and opportunity management practices
• Ensure compliance with all internal and customer-mandated processes policies and relevant industry standards
• Establish and maintain rapport with customers to identify and mature new growth opportunities
  

• Demonstrated a track record of the hands-on program or project management

• 5 years experience as a program manager project manager integrated program team lead or similar
• Project management skills and toolsets and supporting software
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a project team daily and communicate effectively with both customers and company stakeholders
• The ability to initiate develop integrate execute direct and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations
• Bachelors degree in technical or business fields
• Knowledge about remote sensing GIS EO and/or SAR preferred

In addition to the above it would be beneficial if you had the below attributes and skills:

• Being familiar with new space business
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup/scaleup environment

Key Competences

In addition to the requirements above we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

• Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends structures and synthesizes complex information draws accurate conclusions and communicates them with clarity.
• Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation resilience and high personal standards to every challenge.
• Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes acting decisively and ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams contributing to shared success and engaging in constructive debate.
• Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility learns from setbacks and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

Application Process:

1. TA Screening
2. Hiring Manager call
3. Call with a team member
4. Task
5. Call with Senior VP Data Product
6. Final Interview

What We Offer at ICEYE

At ICEYE you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team which is why your growth wellbeing and success are a priority.

As a global scale-up we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development training opportunities and a culture that values collaboration curiosity and integrity. ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact and where we celebrate success together.

Ukraine

• A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Time for self-development research training conferences or certification schemes
  

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

At ICEYE we believe that diversity isnt just a buzzword its our greatest asset.

Were committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life backgrounds and experiences.

Whatever your background we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished because together were stronger.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason please let us know.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at .

Required Experience:

Manager