Aerospace Policy, Business & Law
Space Programme Manager
Leads space programmes from concept to operations — on time and on budget.
0 of 6 signature competencies evidenced. Ready means Level 3 on each.
Signature competencies
Systems Prioritisation
Deciding what matters first when systems depend on each other and resources are limited.
Not yet evidenced
Mission Operations
Running a mission in real time: timing, windows, procedures and contingencies.
Not yet evidenced
Risk Assessment
Weighing likelihood and consequence to decide when and how to act.
Not yet evidenced
Technical Communication
Explaining complex technical decisions clearly to the people who need to act.
Not yet evidenced
Space Governance & Policy Reasoning
Reasoning about the rules, responsibilities and shared risks of using space.
Not yet evidenced
Satellite Systems Understanding
Knowing how satellites are built, what they do and what depends on them.
Not yet evidenced
Why it matters
Big missions succeed or fail on coordination as much as engineering.
Technical foundations
- Project management
- Systems engineering
- Budgeting
Mentors in this field
UNIVAST mentors with experience relevant to becoming a Space Programme Manager.
Leadership & Business
Rudi Page
Founder, Space Pathways Ecosystem & SPECA
Leadership & Business
Geraldine Olea
Senior Space Leader and Strategist