Program Manager Sweden
Missions Program Manager / Senior Missions Program Manager
- Location: Sweden or Espoo
- Department: Missions Programs
- Reports to: Program Director
- Employment type: Permanent
- Workplace model: Remote / Hybrid / Office
- Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) - must be able to attain Swedish Security Clearance
Why this role matters
Who We Are
ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.
ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.
ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.
Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Expected outcomes
- Deliver assigned Satellite Mission programs on time, within budget, and to agreed performance standards
- Build and maintain trusted, long-term customer relationships, acting as the primary interface throughout program execution and supporting Customer Success Management activities
- Establish and drive clear program plans (scope, milestones, resources, financials) aligned with internal and customer objectives
- Identify, manage, and resolve risks, dependencies, and escalations to ensure uninterrupted program delivery
- Orchestrate cross-functional execution across engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams
- Support the implementation of scalable program management practices that improve delivery reliability and efficiency across Missions
- Establish effective reporting structure and communication channels and mechanisms to ensure timely and accurate information flow among program team members, stakeholders, and senior leadership
Must have competences
- Proven experience (5-10 years) managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs involving advanced technology systems (e.g., space, defence, telecom, automotive, IT, or similar)
- Strong customer-facing experience, with the ability to manage senior stakeholders and navigate complex requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Expertise in program planning, execution, and governance (scope, schedule, budget, risk management)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions under uncertainty
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Fluent Swedish (native level) and ability to obtain security clearance
Nice to haves
- Experience working on satellite or similarly complex system programs
- Experience with governmental or defense customers
- Knowledge of hardware, software, or embedded systems development
- Experience in product development environments
- Master's degree in business, engineering, or a relevant field
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification
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Working at ICEYE
How We Work (Our Values)
Make the impossible possible
Be curious
See the big picture
Drive effective teamwork
Act as one team
Have fun
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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