Company Overview
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SPACE INDUSTRIES S.p.A. is a fast‐growing company operating in the aerospace sector, specializing in the assembly, integration, and delivery of satellite systems and advanced space solutions. The company works in highly regulated institutional and commercial environments, collaborating with space agencies, governmental bodies, and industrial partners at international levels.
Position Overview
The Senior Technical Program Manager is responsible for the end‐to‐end technical and programmatic execution of space programs, acting as the single point of accountability for performance, schedule, cost, risk, and customer satisfaction. The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Systems, AIT, Supply Chain, Quality, Business Development, and Customers, ensuring that programs are executed in full compliance with space standards, contractual requirements, and institutional processes.
Key Responsibilities
Own and govern the full lifecycle execution of space programs in compliance with space industry standards and institutional processes
Translate system and mission requirements into structured, executable program plans
Milestone Planning & Control
Define, plan, and control program milestones in alignment with contractual deliverables, internal gate reviews, and customer expectations
Ensure on‐time, on‐cost, and on‐quality delivery of all programming phases
Customer Interface & Reviews
Act as the primary technical and programmatic interface with customers throughout the entire program duration
Lead and chair all program and technical reviews, both internal and customer‐facing
Cross‐Functional Leadership
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across systems engineering, subsystem development, AIT, operations, quality, and support functions
Ensure alignment and effective communication across all internal stakeholders
Schedule, Budget & Risk Management
Manage and control program schedule, budget, and risk using structured space program management methodologies and collaborative tools
Proactively identify risks and define mitigation strategies
Supply Chain & Industrial Coordination
Oversee and integrate supply chain activities, coordinating suppliers, subcontractors, and partners
Ensure alignment between technical execution, supply chain performance, and customer commitments
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Provide clear, structured, and data‐driven program status reporting to senior management and customers
Contribute to continuous improvement of space‐specific processes, methodologies, and execution frameworks
Proposal & Bid Support
Support proposal preparation and bid activities, contributing execution strategies, milestone planning, and risk assessments
Requirements
Degree in Aerospace Engineering – mandatory
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a Technical Program Manager, Program Manager, or equivalent role within the space industry
Strong expertise in space program processes, including development of lifecycles, reviews, qualifications, and acceptance flows
Proven experience in milestone‐driven program management
Hands‐on experience in supply chain coordination within space programs
Solid technical background in satellite systems, including platforms, payloads, and ground segments xrdztoy
Proven experience as primary customer interface in institutional and/or commercial space programs
Fluent English (spoken and written) – mandatory
Soft Skills
Strong leadership and ownership mindset
Excellent organizational and decision‐making capabilities
Ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels and with external stakeholders
High attention to detail combined with a structured, problem‐solving approach
Ability to operate effectively under schedule pressure and in complex, multi‐stakeholder environments
Must‐Have Qualifications
Aerospace Engineering background – mandatory
10+ years of experience in space program execution roles
Proven experience managing milestones, supply chain, and customer interfaces in space programs
Fluent English (spoken and written) – mandatory
Benefits
40‐hour work week (Monday to Friday)
Highly technical and stimulating work environment
Direct involvement in institutional space programs and high‐impact aerospace projects
Professional growth opportunities within the space sector