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Hybrid in Tres Cantos·Added 1 month ago (last checked 19 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Tres Cantos
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
Not a refusal, but not a yes. Worth asking in your first message.
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
Proven experience managing aerospace or defence development programmes.
Good understanding of aircraft development lifecycles.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Knowledge of systems engineering processes and project management methodologies.
Experience working with customers, authorities and industrial partners.
Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
Advanced MS Office.
Microsoft Project or equivalent planning tools.
Nice to have
Experience in international collaborative programmes is highly valued.
Knowledge of certification and airworthiness processes is an asset.
Knowledge of Jira, Primavera or other project management tools would be an asset.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
These are some of the benefits you will enjoy at Sener:
You will have the opportunity to participate in innovative and high-level technological projects at an international level, collaborating with a multidisciplinary and highly qualified team.
You will enjoy better management of your time thanks to our flexible working hours and remote work policies.
You will be able to optimise your salary with our flexible remuneration plan (meal cards, private medical insurance, childcare vouchers, etc.) and you will have life and accident insurance.
We will take care of you with our physical and emotional wellness programme, which includes sports, workshops, etc.
We will encourage your professional development, with technical training, skills, languages, etc. so that you can continue to grow and achieve your goals.
The role
Sener is currently looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the execution of complex aerial vehicle and airborne system development programmes in national and international environments to join our team at our Tres Cantos work center.
We are a pioneering engineering company in the design of satellite technology and equipment for space exploration. In defence, we design and produce equipment and systems, including unmanned systems. Our passion for precision has made us a trusted partner of leading space agencies, government agencies and companies.
The candidate will be responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing customer relationships, and ensuring programme performance in terms of scope, schedule, cost and quality. The role will play a key part in the development of next-generation aerial platforms and associated mission systems within collaborative industrial and institutional frameworks.
What you'll do
Programme and project management of aerial vehicle developments.
Management of multidisciplinary engineering teams and subcontractors.
Planning, monitoring and control of project schedule, budget and risks.
Customer interface and reporting activities.
Coordination of technical reviews and programme milestones.
Support business development activities, proposal preparation and project planning.
Coordination with certification, airworthiness and regulatory authorities when required.
Management of national and international consortium projects.
Ensure compliance with contractual, technical and quality requirements.
Hiring process
3 steps2 interviews
Apply
Screening
Introductory call
Interviews
Job offer
Onboarding
About SENER
SENER is a global engineering and technology group headquartered in Getxo (Bilbao), Spain, with a strong presence in the aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The company provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as specialized consulting, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees worldwide. SENER is known for its work on complex projects, including space systems, offshore wind energy, and large-scale data centers.
In Spain, SENER has a major engineering hub with offices in Bilbao, Madrid, and Barcelona, employing a significant number of engineers. The company is a key player in the Spanish engineering landscape and actively recruits international talent, offering roles in English and Spanish. For international professionals, SENER provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Spain, such as data centers, aerospace, and energy infrastructure, with a collaborative and technically demanding work culture.
- Industry
- Engineering
- Founded
- 1965
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Getxo, Spain
- In Spain
- Getxo, Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- SENER is a Spanish company, so international hires will need a work visa, which the company typically sponsors.
- The company's working language is Spanish, but English is widely used in engineering and technical teams, especially on international projects.
- SENER offers opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile projects like the Spanish high-speed rail network and offshore wind farms.
- The engineering culture is project-based and rigorous, with a strong focus on technical excellence and safety.
- International hires may find the relocation process to Spain straightforward, with the company providing support for visas and onboarding.
In their own words
About the company & team
We promote equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion of all people and we are certified as a Family Responsible Entity (efr).
If you identify with our values and want to be part of a leading international family engineering company, we are waiting for you! We want to go as far as you want to go.
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