Product Manager

Direct message the job poster from IENAI SPACE We are a highly innovative company in the 'New Space' sector, an early-stage startup located in Madrid.
Our mission is to empower a sustainable new space economy.
To achieve that, we build tailored, end-to-end space mobility products, including propulsion systems and software services, for the next generation of small satellites.
Our core values guide our process:
Infinite Innovation, Extraterrestrial Excellence, Planetary Passion, and Cosmic Collaboration.
The team is made up of a dynamic and multidisciplinary group of engineers, PhDs, and developers, looking to revolutionize space mobility for the adoption of propulsion products in the smallest of satellites.
We recently kickstarted our commercial phase with our first digital product:
360, a Mission and Space Mobility analysis SaaS.
How will you contribute to IENAI SPACE? As Product Manager, your mission is to create an impactful, user-centric product that addresses critical user needs while driving business goals.
You will align a cross-functional team, prioritize impactful opportunities, and ensure decisions are guided by data-driven insights.
Ultimately, you act as the bridge between customer needs and organizational objectives to deliver meaningful and measurable outcomes.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Product Strategy and Roadmap
• Develop and execute a product strategy that aligns with company goals and addresses customer needs.
• Create and maintain a prioritized roadmap that balances long-term vision with immediate deliverables.
• In partnership with the UX/UI Designer, gather customer feedback and uncover valuable insights through research initiatives, such as interviews, usability testing, surveys, and other qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Identify product opportunities while building a deep understanding of our users.
• This includes deciding what to build and when, balancing user needs and business value.
• Engage with the technical team to design, develop, and deploy scalable, high-impact SaaS.
• Lead efforts to optimize product development and delivery workflows for efficiency and quality.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure solutions align with business objectives and desired outcomes.
• Clearly articulate the product vision and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
Optimization and Scalability
• Analyze product performance using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement iterative updates to enhance impact and scalability.
Project Management
• Manage publicly funded projects or customer requested developments.
• Manage and execute project proposals, budgets, timelines & deliveries.
What is your department like? You will be part of a cross-functional team, collaborating closely with an engineering lead, several developers, UX/UI designer, and the Business Developer.
The Mission Analysis and Operations department is in charge of the development of our 360 tool, both in terms of software development and providing mission analysis services.
Future developments may include other software products, such as Operations software, Maneuvering automation, etc.
What will make you succeed? We are looking for (must have):

• 4+ years of relevant product management or product development experience.
Experience in Space or Aerospace sectors is a plus.
• Prior consumer-facing product development experience (as an engineer, developer, or PM), ideally in 'engineering' software products.
Experience in SaaS products is a plus.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling digital products.
• Background in Computer Science, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
• Strong understanding of programming languages (e.g., Julia, Python), software architecture, APIs, cloud systems, and agile development.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and product metrics.
• Experience working with engineering teams in agile environments.
Capability to have good technical rapport with engineering and dev teams is required.
• Ability to translate business objectives into clear product strategies.
• Experience managing roadmaps and prioritizing features based on impact and feasibility.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
We also value (nice to have):

• Background in space mission analysis, spacecraft operations, digital twins, MBSE, or other relevant subject matters.
What benefits do we offer you at IENAI SPACE?
• Schedule:
we know that everyone works at their own pace, so you are free to organize your day in the way that works best for you.
Whether it's making the most of your mornings or having more time in the afternoons, this flexibility will help you better balance your work and personal life.
• A full-time contract of 40h per week.
• Work from home:
we value contact with each other and sharing experiences, learning, and knowledge.
But we also know that the key to a successful team is flexibility and balance.
That's why we have a hybrid working model that allows you to work from home up to 9 days a month.
• Holidays:
We all know that we need to rest and recharge our batteries in order to give our best every day.
That's why, in addition to the 23 days of holiday, we're offering you an extra 6 days of holiday over the Christmas period (from 24 December to 2 January, both included).
• Health insurance:
your health is important to us, which is why we offer you free private health insurance.
• A dynamic environment and a motivated team committed to a unique and fast-growing project.
• Responsibility and autonomy.
What will your recruitment process be like? Here is a quick overview of the recruitment process:

• We will review your application.
• Our values are part of IENAI culture, so, if your application meets the requirements of the job, you will have a conversation with the People department to explore how you've embodied our core values in your past experiences.
• Afterwards there will be a technical interview with the team to check your skills and technical knowledge.
• Sometimes the hiring process will require a technical exercise to assess how you could apply logic and structure to different scenarios.
• Finally, you will meet our founders.
If everything you've read matches what you're looking for in your next adventure, don't hesitate to apply via LinkedIn or by email (with (APPLICATION PRODUCT MANAGER) in the subject.) We are looking forward to meeting you.
Seniority level
• Mid-Senior level Employment type
• Full-time Job function
• Information Technology and Product Management
• Industries:
Defense and Space Manufacturing and Space Research and Technology #