RINA is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join its office in Genova, Roma or Napoliwithin the Aerospace & Defence Division.
Mission
We're hiring a Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of complex projects in the Space and Defense sectors. The selected candidate will work primarily at the premises of our clients, contributing to the coordination and monitoring of project activities to ensure that objectives are met on time, within scope, and within budget.The Junior Project Manager will operate within a dynamic and highly technical environment, interacting with multiple stakeholders — including clients, RINA teams, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors. The role involves supporting planning activities, aligning resources, tracking progress, and helping to resolve operational issues, always ensuring smooth communication and effective collaboration across all parties involved.
Key Accountabilities
1. Support the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and deliverables.
2. Coordinate day-to-day activities and monitor project progress to ensure timely delivery.
3. Act as a liaison between clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
4. Assist in defining resource needs, assigning tasks, and supporting team coordination.
5. Contribute to budget tracking and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
6. Identify project risks and support the implementation of mitigation actions.
7. Ensure compliance with quality standards, contractual requirements, and client expectations.
8. Maintain accurate project documentation and contribute to regular reporting activities.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering GeneralMaster’s Degree in Management Engineering
Qualifications
9. 1-4 years of experience managing medium-complexity projects or multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong track record of on-time, on-budget, and on-scope delivery.
10. Solid knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and resource coordination across disciplines.
11. Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams, assigning tasks effectively based on skills and roles.
12. Good understanding of engineering principles and ability to collaborate with technical experts to ensure accurate integration of technical inputs.
13. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera); familiarity with engineering tools is a plus.
14. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
15. English B2.
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Competencies
16. PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
17. MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
18. PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
19. BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
20. MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
21. ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
22. THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
23. CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
24. EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.