Project Manager for ESA Technology Broker Denmark - DTU Space

Help Danish companies harness the power of Space Technology

Are you motivated by innovation, collaboration, and bringing structure to ambitious projects? As Project Manager for the European Space Agency (ESA) Technology Broker Denmark, you’ll play a central role in connecting Danish industry with the cutting-edge technologies and know-how developed through Europe’s space programs.

The ESA Technology Broker Denmark was established in 2025 to assist Danish companies in identifying opportunities to use space commercially, enabling growth, competitiveness, and sustainability across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, healthcare, mobility, and the green transition.

Hosted by DTU Space Ventures in Lyngby, the Technology Broker is part of ESA’s pan-European network of technology brokers, working to stimulate the use of space technologies and expertise in non-space domains, and utilizing non-space technologies in space domains to promote cross-sector innovation in Denmark.

The Role

We are seeking a structured, proactive, and relationship-driven Project Manager to help develop and manage the ESA Technology Broker Denmark initiative. You will help scale ESA Technology Broker Denmark's activities, ensuring effective workflows, measurable impact, and strong links to Danish companies, universities, and innovation stakeholders.

Working closely with the ESA Technology Broker team and colleagues at DTU Space Ventures, you will coordinate national activities, manage relationships with ESA and Danish governmental stakeholders, and help design and implement processes that strengthen the Broker’s reach and results.

Key responsibilities

• Project Management: oversee and structure the execution of ongoing and new activities, ensuring progress, coordination, and follow-up across multiple stakeholders.
• Internal Organisation: develop and maintain effective workflows and documentation systems that support the Technology Broker’s daily operations.
• Coordination: coordinate daily operations along with current and upcoming projects
• Reporting & Compliance: lead the preparation of reports and documentation for ESA, Danish funding bodies, DTU, and internal management. Ensure accurate, transparent, and timely reporting.
• Collaborate with the ESA Technology Broker Network and foster transnational collaboration with other European Technology Brokers.

What we are looking for

• A relevant academic background, preferably in science, engineering, innovation management, business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in project management
• Experience with Danish innovation ecosystems (companies, universities, clusters, or funding bodies) is an advantage.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with an eye for structure, documentation, and process improvement.
• You find equal satisfaction in delivering well-structured project execution and in shaping the strategic direction, priorities, and long-term growth of an initiative like the ESA Technology Broker.
• Excellent communication skills in English (and preferably Danish).
• Experience within space is not required.

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to strengthen Denmark’s industrial use of space assets and foster new Danish space industries, shaping Denmark’s role in the European space innovation ecosystem.
• A dynamic and purpose-driven environment at DTU Space Ventures, collaborating with colleagues who are passionate about space and innovation.
• The chance to develop and implement systems and structures that have real, lasting impact and will help the organization to scale.
• A flexible, international working atmosphere that encourages professional growth and creative problem-solving.

About ESA Technology Broker Denmark

The ESA Technology Broker Denmark is part of ESA’s network of national Technology Brokers, supporting the use of ESA technologies and satellite services to strengthen Danish companies across all sectors. Support is also provided to help companies engage with space technologies, satellite systems, and, more broadly, the growing global space economy.

The initiative is hosted by DTU Space Ventures and funded in collaboration with ESA, the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, and the Danish Industry Foundation.

Salary and appointment terms

Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) or other relevant agreement.

The position is based at DTU (main campus, Lyngby). It’s a full-time position.

Application and contact

Please submit your online application no later than 5 May 2026. Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form, and attach your motivated application, CV, and exam certificates.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Center Leader, Sune Nordentoft Lauritsen, at snl@esabic.dk .

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates, irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic background, are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

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