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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager (Agile) - **Company:** SES - **Location:** Betzdorf, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Continuous Integration, Iterative and Incremental Development, PRINCE2, Scrum Methodology, Rapid Prototyping Process, Information Technology - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de7d152b8d32b3708c7a1ddbac4c548220 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or another relevant technical discipline. * Typically 8+ years of relevant experience leading complex technical programmes, projects or engineering developments. * Experience delivering major subsystems, workstreams or integrated teams within a complex technical environment. * Strong programme and project management experience covering scope, schedule, cost, risk, resource and change management. * Strong understanding of systems engineering, integration and verification activities. * Practical experience working in Agile environments and applying Agile delivery practices. * Experience within the satellite, space, aerospace, telecommunications or similarly complex systems industries. Preferred Experience & Qualifications * Experience with SAFe, Agile Release Trains or other large-scale Agile delivery frameworks. * Understanding of LEO, MEO and GEO satellite systems, ground infrastructure and network integration. * Experience using enterprise programme and project management tools to support planning, reporting and governance. * Professional certification in programme/project management, Agile delivery or systems engineering (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, PMI-ACP, Scrum, INCOSE). * Experience working within highly regulated, safety-critical or mission-critical engineering environments. OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS * The candidate must be eligible for a "SECRET" security clearance, in accordance with the national regulations as well as EU/ESA/NATO equivalents * Willing to work 60% onsite from office * Travel as required for project realization purposes ## Description The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs. PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION meoSphere is SES's next-generation Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite constellation, designed to deliver secure connectivity services to government agencies, enterprises, and commercial customers. It will also provide high-speed broadband internet to eliminate global connectivity dead zones. To accelerate development timelines, reduce costs, and ensure quality, SES is internalizing a critical segment of the satellite supply chain: the final integration of partner satellite platforms with SES's software-defined payloads, all within a cutting-edge manufacturing and test facility. ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Agile Technical Program Manager (ATPM) is responsible for leading the execution, planning, integration, agile delivery and overall programmatic performance of a major team/segment as part of the greater meoSphere Integrated Product Team (IPT). Reporting to the VP Programme Management and matrixed into the relevant segment team, the ATPM forms a delivery leadership partnership with the segment Technical Lead, combining technical understanding with agile execution, conventional program controls, cross-segment integration and IPT leadership to ensure successful delivery of program objectives. The ATPM is a key driver of SES's transformation towards a highly agile, collaborative and integrated way of working, enabling rapid learning cycles, continuous integration and delivery across the meoSphere programme. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS Programme & Delivery Leadership * Lead planning, execution, and delivery of the assigned segment/team. * Partner with the Technical Lead to establish priorities, objectives, and delivery plans. * Drive alignment between technical activities, programme objectives, and business priorities. * Foster collaboration across segments and promote a One-Team culture across meoSphere and wider SES stakeholders. Agile Execution * Foster a culture of innovation, speed and accountability, leveraging iterative development, rapid prototyping and continuous learning. * Support implementation of SAFe-inspired agile practices across the programme. * Facilitate Program Increment (PI) planning, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for the assigned segment/team. * Drive transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement through agile delivery practices. * Monitor delivery performance against PI objectives, identify blockers, and drive resolution to maintain delivery commitments. Programme Management * Manage scope, schedule, resources, risks, issues, and change activities for the assigned segment. * Develop and maintain integrated delivery plans, milestone schedules and forecasts, ensuring early identification of delivery risks. * Coordinate dependencies across programme segments and external partners, driving timely resolution of integration and delivery risks. * Support programme reporting, forecasting and governance activities, providing clear visibility of delivery health and progress. Stakeholder Management * Act as the primary programme interface for the assigned segment. * Engage with engineering, operations, procurement, finance, suppliers and leadership stakeholders. * Provide timely and accurate status, risk, dependency, and decision information to support effective programme execution. KEY COMPETENCIES * Programme & Delivery Leadership. Drives execution, delivery outcomes and team accountability in a complex Agile environment. * Agile Delivery. Applies Agile practices to plan, prioritize and deliver work iteratively while adapting to changing programme needs. * Stakeholder Management & Influence. Builds alignment across technical and business stakeholders, communicating effectively and influencing without direct authority. * Cross-Functional Collaboration. Partners effectively across teams, functions and external partners to achieve shared programme objectives. * Systems Thinking. Understands interdependencies, integration points and programme-level impacts of decisions and trade-offs. * Risk & Issue Management. 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