Global Manufacturing Infrastructure - Deployment Manager

ICEYE is a Finnish space technology company that owns and operates the world's largest commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation. The company delivers continuous, all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation capabilities, enabling persistent monitoring and rapid detection of changes at any location on the planet. Its core offerings span SAR data products, mission systems for sovereign governments, defense and intelligence solutions, and natural catastrophe monitoring for the insurance, banking, and public sectors. ICEYE plays a significant role in climate resilience and disaster response by providing near real-time, observed data on natural catastrophes such as floods, wildfires, and hurricanes. Unlike traditional modelling approaches, ICEYE delivers actual satellite-derived flood extents and depths, empowering governments, insurers, and utilities to respond faster and more accurately to climate-driven disasters. This capability supports community resilience, more precise insurance claims processing, and informed policy decisions in the face of increasing climate risk. What distinguishes ICEYE is its combination of the largest SAR constellation globally, sub-meter (25 cm) resolution imagery, and an end-to-end operational intelligence infrastructure that includes deployable ground units capable of compressing collection-to-dissemination timelines to minutes. Founded with a mission to make Earth observation data continuously available and actionable, ICEYE serves defense, intelligence, government, and commercial clients worldwide, positioning itself as a critical enabler of both national security and climate adaptation efforts.

Role Highlights

• Global Manufacturing Infrastructure – Deployment Manager

• Location: Espoo (up to 50% of travel)

• Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation

• Employment type: Permanent

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why This Role Matters

As a Deployment Manager within ICEYE's Global Manufacturing Infrastructure team, you are the central project lead responsible for ensuring satellite integration facilities are delivered on time, within budget, and in full technical alignment across ICEYE's global footprint. You own the end-to-end deployment plan from kickoff through to facility handover—driving progress, managing risks, and resolving blockers. This role is critical to ensuring ICEYE's global production capability scales reliably and efficiently.

Who We Are

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.

ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.

ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future.

Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end project delivery of assigned satellite integration sites, from initiation to handover.

• Own the deployment schedule, budget, and work breakdown, ensuring all milestones are met and aligned with ICEYE's production roadmap.

• Coordinate with supply chain, logistics, and local stakeholders to ensure timely availability of equipment, materials, and contractor support.

• Track and maintain a detailed deployment schedule, managing dependencies across civil works, facility installations, and IT/security readiness.

• Proactively identify and escalate risks, resolve delays, and ensure transparent cross-functional communication.

• Collaborate closely with the Global Manufacturing Facilities Architect to ensure technical scope is delivered as defined.

• Drive accountability across internal and external stakeholders and serve as the central coordination point during deployment.

What We're Looking For

Must Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

• 5–8+ years of experience in infrastructure, manufacturing, or facility deployment project management, ideally in aerospace, automotive, or high-tech sectors.

• Strong command of project management tools and methodologies (Gantt, WBS, Critical Path, risk logs, etc.).

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure or industrial deployment projects.

• Strong project management capabilities, including scheduling, cost tracking, and risk mitigation.

• Ability to operate autonomously in highly dynamic environments while coordinating across cross-functional and global teams.

• Experience working with supply chain, logistics, and external vendors for equipment and facility readiness.

• Clear communication skills and a structured approach to reporting, prioritisation, and stakeholder management.

• Fluent in English, with strong documentation and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with international site deployment or construction coordination.

• Familiarity with manufacturing infrastructure, cleanroom requirements, or technical integration environments.

• Background in aerospace or space sector facility deployments.

Application Process

• Application review by Hiring Manager

• Initial recruiter interview

• Hiring Manager video interview

• Task

• Final onsite interview including team interaction and task presentation

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you'll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values)

• Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the why behind decisions.

• See the big picture: Stay close to what's happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.

• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.

• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.

• Have fun: What we do matters and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We're committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us and we will do our best to help.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.