IT Manager

About Pangea Propulsion:

We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency sustainability and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with groundbreaking innovations that allow us to offer the best performance-to-cost propulsion systems.

Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft which are essential to meet the demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.

We are a passionate multicultural and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology.

We have already made history by successfully testing the worlds first 3Dprinted Methalox Aerospike engine marking a significant milestone for the space industry.

We are looking for talented professionals to join our international team in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as in Pangea we believe that diversity (gender age race sexual orientation beliefs disability culture etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea everyone can grow with the same opportunities. We encourage you to apply. Individually we are different but together we are an amazing team!

We are looking for an IT Manager in Toulouse:

About the role:

As IT Manager you will be responsible for leading Pangeas IT department defining and executing the IT vision and strategy and ensuring that digital capabilities effectively support business growth and industrialization. You will drive the integration of an AI roadmap across the organization enabling secure efficient and scalable use of AI tools while ensuring strong governance cybersecurity and reliability of IT systems. You will act as a key partner to Operations Engineering and Management translating business needs into robust IT solutions.

Key Responsibilities

IT Strategy & Leadership

Define and own the IT vision strategy and roadmap aligned with company objectives and longterm growth.

Lead mentor and develop the IT team fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement and service orientation.

Act as the main point of contact between IT and other departments ensuring alignment and clear prioritization of initiatives.

Establish and maintain IT governance policies standards and best practices.

AI Roadmap & Digital Transformation

Define and drive the companywide AI roadmap ensuring safe compliant and valuedriven adoption of AI tools.

Lead the integration of AI solutions (e.g. Copilot and other approved tools) into business processes to improve efficiency decisionmaking and execution.

Ensure AI usage complies with data protection confidentiality and cybersecurity requirements.

Promote AI literacy across the organization through training guidelines and continuous support.

IT Operations & Infrastructure

Ensure reliable secure and efficient operation of all IT systems networks and infrastructure.

Oversee cloud services onpremise systems user devices and industrial IT interfaces when applicable.

Manage IT service delivery incident management and user support to meet business needs.

Plan and execute system upgrades scalability initiatives and lifecycle management of IT assets.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Define and implement cybersecurity strategies to protect company data intellectual property and systems.

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations internal policies and industry best practices.

Lead risk assessments mitigation plans and continuous improvement of security posture.

Vendors Budget & Projects

Manage IT budget forecasting and cost optimization.

Select manage and negotiate with IT vendors software providers and external partners.

Lead ITrelated projects endtoend ensuring ontime delivery quality and alignment with business priorities.

What you need to be successful:

Proven experience (5 years) in IT roles with increasing responsibility including leadership or management positions.

Strong background in IT strategy infrastructure and service management.

Demonstrated experience driving digital transformation and/or AIrelated initiatives.

Solid understanding of cybersecurity data protection and IT governance.

Ability to translate business needs into practical scalable IT solutions.

Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work crossfunctionally.

Proactive structured and solutionoriented mindset.

Fluent in English both written and spoken. French is a plus.

Not hitting every requirement Research suggests that some people tend to hesitate when it comes to job applications if they dont meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Aerospace were committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity inclusivity and authenticity. So if youre enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification mentioned we still strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the ideal candidate for this position or other opportunities within our organization.

Pangea Propulsion is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applications without discrimination on any legally protected grounds. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities (RQTH) and we can provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

More about us

We are an international and very multicultural team. Our work is guided by these core values:

Teamwork: We strive to work together as an aligned team towards our common goals.

Respect & tolerance: we value people with integrity who treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and make better decisions.

Passion for growth: we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also we value personal and organizational growth aiming to constant improvement.

Sustainability: because a longterm vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the teams core values.

Daring: we do things that sometimes seem impossible but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals.