Senior Program Manager – Earth Observation Optical Payloads

Bertin Technologies • Full-time • Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur • 3w ago

About Bertin Technologies

BERTIN TECHNOLOGIES is a European industrial instrumentation group that designs and manufactures measuring, observation and sensing components, equipment and systems for critical and scientific applications.

Join our 1 000 employees to participate in our ambitious development!

With a turnover of €178 million in 2025, we meet the needs of our customers as closely as possible through our locations in France and across Europe (Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia), as well as in the United States and Asia.

Our mission: to respond to the challenges of our world and to participate in the collective effort to create a sustainable industry and European sovereignty for our nations through the security of people and nations, the protection of the environment, the securing of the production of carbon-free energy, and the improvement of scientific knowledge.

As a major player in innovation, Bertin Technologies invites you to take part in a technological adventure that began in 1956. You will express your skills and personality within a flexible, dynamic and ambitious structure that values people and associates them with the success of the company. Whatever your expertise, you will find a stimulating and excellence-oriented working environment with us!

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Job description

Are you up for a challenge? Are you a self-starter with a passion for people? Do you want to join an innovative, agile company and contribute to its sustained growth?

To help us achieve our performance objectives, our ambition is continuing and we are strengthening our teams within the Photonic division, which specialises in Space Observation. So join us and become our new Senior Program Manager.

This strategic position combines program leadership, customer engagement, product strategy, and industrial transformation. You will play a key role in delivering a major international program while helping transition our business from a project-driven approach to a scalable product platform model.

As Program Manager, you will:

Lead the successful execution of a strategic Earth Observation program for an international customer
Act as a key interface between the customer and Bertin Winlight teams
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across optics, systems engineering, AIT, mechanical design, manufacturing, and quality
Drive program performance in terms of cost, schedule, quality, and risk management
Contribute to the development of a scalable portfolio of optical payload solutions for future Earth Observation missions
Support the definition of standardized products, delivery processes, and industrial capabilities to enable future growth
Define, structure, and secure the program roadmap, including milestones, deliverables, and key decision points
Anticipate technical and industrial risks and implement appropriate mitigation plans.

Profile

Significant experience managing complex space programs
Strong understanding of space systems, with exposure to optical payloads considered a strong advantage
Experience in Earth Observation, New Space, or satellite systems development
Proven ability to work across technical, commercial, and program management environments
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Ability to operate in an international and fast-evolving environment

Ready to make an impact in the future of Earth Observation? Don't hesitate any longer and apply with us!

💫 What we can do for you ?

A rich environment in perpetual evolution, a community of enthusiasts evolving in a culture of information sharing.

80% of our employees are proud of our products and find meaning in their daily work, and 75% would recommend Bertin as an employer (ChooseMyCompany 2025 satisfaction survey).

We offer the following benefits:

Work-life balance: flexible working hours and up to 2 days of remote work per week (depending on role eligibility)
Learning & development: access to internal training and a dedicated personal development platform
Employee benefits: a wide range of social activities and subsidies through our Works Council (CSE)
Health & insurance: comprehensive health insurance and pension plans
Financial incentives: profit-sharing bonus based on Group performance

Whatever your profile and career goals, you will find a stimulating and excellence-oriented work environment with us!