# Space Projects & Proposal Manager at Okapiorbits

> Germany · Manager · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/personio%3Aokapiorbits%3A2878509 (read 2026-11-10).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Okapiorbits](https://alderhq.app/companies/okapiorbits)
- Location text: Brunswick (Germany); Munich (Germany)
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Germany (evidence: "Location: Brunswick (Germany); Munich (Germany)")
- Posted: 2026-11-06 (4 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://okapiorbits.jobs.personio.de/job/2878509

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Munich, n 27): p25 €65k, median €75k, p75 €91k

## Description (the employer's text)

### Your mission

Note: As this role will require gaining security clearance, restricted projects might pose limitations on hybrid work options.

### Your tasks and responsibilities

- Ensure successful execution of projects with up to multi-million € budgets, both as prime- and sub-subcontractor, specifically with presentations and summary reports (such as mid-term and final reports).
- Represent OKAPI:Orbits to external stakeholders in project meetings.
- Actively search for new project opportunities, responding both to RFI/RFPs
- Writing and coordination of proposals.
- Project controlling together with our Head of Finance.
### Your profile

- Work permit for EEA
- Background in space engineering, aerospace engineering or similar, combined business/engineering degree or relevant work experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in the industry, including having worked ideally both on projects for the defense and civil sector.
- Knowledge of different project management techniques, including
- Experience in planning and reporting of projects,
- Experience in using project management software and techniques for effort and budget estimation, time planning, and resource allocation,
- Experience in managing complex information and generating overviews adapted to different stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
- Very good English (C1) & German (B2) skills.
### Nice-to-haves

- Experience in working in classified work environments.
- Basic knowledge in effective risk management
- Knowledge of European (EU and national states’) tender processes, tender portals, and funding schemes is a strong plus,
- Being able to prove these abilities in a defense context is considered a plus,
- Proof of capabilities with standard project management-related certifications is a plus (e.g., PMP).
- Military/Defense background.
### Why us?

- With a flat hierarchy and small working groups, you define your way of work, including flexible working hours.
- Quickly gain your responsibilities in the company and provide your input to shape the future of OKAPI:Orbits.
- Access to a dedicated training budget to continuously develop your skills.
- Regular after-work activities like laser tag, dinner, chess, bouldering, or a simple beer.
- Possibility to participate in national and international conferences
- Enjoy perks such as free drinks, team events, bike-leasing, retirement plans, BahnCard and much more.
From Application to Offer: Our Hiring Process

- You send us your application
- We review your profile and get back to you with a short questionnaire
- A first interview with our HR team
- A second interview with our technical lead
- A final interview with the department lead

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