Project Manager

ABOUT ASTROBASE SPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Astrobase is a pioneering spacetech startup founded by prominent Senior ISRO scientists and IIT Bombay alumni with over 20 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, testing and flying advanced Cryogenic Launch Vehicles. Driven by a vision to make India a Space tech powerhouse, we are developing innovative launch vehicles that will transform space exploration. At Astrobase, you’ll be part of a team creating history in the Indian space industry. Our goal is to become the first private space company from India to land on the moon economically.

About the Role

Drive execution excellence across internal and external projects spanning manufacturing, engineering, and operations

Own documentation, stakeholder coordination, reporting, and process improvement to enable leadership with timely insights and audit-ready records

Key Responsibilities

Documentation & Proposals

Draft, format, and maintain high-quality business proposals, decks, and technical documents

Build and manage a structured repository of project evidences, records, and progress artefacts for internal reviews and external audits

Ensure version control, confidentiality, and traceability across all critical documents

Project & Stakeholder Management

Manage internal and external cross-functional projects by tracking project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies

Maintain risk registers, drive mitigation actions, and resolve issues through structured problem-solving and stakeholder alignment

Reporting & Leadership Support

Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for leadership

Track KPIs, highlight deviations, and surface actionable insights

Process Optimization

Study current workflows across functions and identify gaps, redundancies, and improvement areas in coordination with various business processes

Partner with leadership to design and roll out optimization plans and standard operating procedures

Quality & Compliance (ISO 9001)

Drive ISO 9001 activities including internal audits, documentation control, non-conformance tracking, and corrective/preventive actions

Coordinate with functional owners to ensure compliance readiness at all times

Support continual improvement initiatives aligned with the Quality Management System

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related discipline (aerospace/mechanical preferred)

Strong understanding of manufacturing and engineering workflows in a space technology context

Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; strong working knowledge of Excel

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and resolve issues through structured problem-solving

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Hands-on exposure to ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards, including internal audits and compliance activities

Demonstrated experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS), including documentation control, non-conformance handling, and CAPA processes

Preferred

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, or equivalent)

MBA, PMP or equivalent project management certification

What We Look For

Ownership mindset with demonstrated tangible impact in previous roles

Structured thinker with strong attention to detail

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

Passion for the space sector and building enterprise-grade operational rigour

WHY WORK WITH US?

At Astrobase, we believe in the power of human ingenuity and collaboration to push the boundaries of space exploration.

1. Be part of India's growing space technology ecosystem and contribute to missions that push the boundaries of engineering

2. Work alongside a high-calibre team solving first-of-their-kind problems, with exposure to the full lifecycle of space-grade manufacturing and program execution

3. Thrive in a culture that values ownership, curiosity, and tangible impact over hierarchy and tenure

4. Accelerate your career with meaningful responsibilities, direct leadership visibility, and competitive compensation