Program Manager - Netherlands

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of satellite mission programs from contract execution through final delivery
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring high trust and satisfaction throughout the program lifecycle
• Develop and manage program plans, aligning scope, schedule, budget, and resources across stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and escalations to ensure predictable delivery
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive execution and remove bottlenecks
• Provide clear, timely reporting on program status to internal and external stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement in program management practices to enhance delivery efficiency and scalability

What we’re looking for

Must haves

• 5–10 years of experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programs in advanced technology environments
• Proven experience managing customer-facing programs and senior stakeholders
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver aligned outcomes
• Expertise in end-to-end program management (scope, schedule, budget, and risk)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex or uncertain environments
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• You speak fluent Dutch and English
• Ability to obtain required security clearance in the Netherlands
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field

Nice to haves

• Experience in Earth Observation, SAR, or remote sensing
• Background in complex systems or product development environments
• Experience working with government or defence customers
• Familiarity with hardware and/or software development environments
• Advanced degree or program management certification (e.g. PMP, PgMP)

Application Process

• Initial screening call with Talent Acquisition
• Hiring Manager interview
• Case study and panel interview
• Final interview
• Reference checks

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.