Overview Product Assurance Manager - Ground Segment role at D-Orbit. Join to apply for the Product Assurance Manager - Ground Segment role at D-Orbit. Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we\'re pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier profitably and sustainably. As a member of our team, you\'ll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. If you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights, join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what\'s possible! D-Orbit is seeking a Product Assurance Manager to join our Quality and Product Assurance team with responsibility for the product assurance and safety of the platforms of D-Orbit. Within this team, you will drive the quality of the assigned business line and related projects composed by both platforms and services. You will report to the Head of Product Assurance. The Product Assurance Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of product assurance and the related safety engineering and management program of the entire cycle of the assigned projects/products. You will carry out technological research (R&D) in the fields of PA&S management, techniques, methodologies and tools. You will collaborate in standardization and training activities. In particular, this position has a strong focus on Space Ground segment both at system and software level. Key Responsibilities & Tasks Prepare and implement general and project-specific programmatic and technical documentation as well as requirements starting from the applicable product and quality assurance baseline. Responsible for preparing PA documentation for proposals of the assigned platform. Responsible for estimations (duration and resource profile) of PA involvement in proposals / new internal projects. Perform tailoring and statement of compliance on externally provided project requirements. Manage Product Assurance deliverables status within specific projects and related RIDs and AIs from the Customer. Ensure compliance of products and services with respect to internal and external standards and requirements. Manage quality related user stories for the assigned business line. Support technology roadmaps managing quality aspects. Work in synergy with PA Engineering team and project leading team providing PA&S guidance. Coordinate and review the work of PA&S experts on specific projects. Monitor and report about subcontractor and supplier quality to ensure compliance with applicable requirements; this includes auditing activities. Support the establishment and the implementation of standards and best practices in the product and quality assurance field. Support the implementation of the configuration management system on D-Orbit projects. Manage non-conformances through root cause analysis and be NRB chairperson. Requirements At least 5 years of proven experience in managing space product assurance activities in multiple complex projects, experience with institutions is required. Experience in leading PA&S topics within Space projects with strong focus on Ground Segment. Experience working with Space institutional customers. Experience working within a quality assurance environment. Experience in the technical domains covered by the position. Experience with the Agile development process. Experience with Space Quality Standards, in particular ECSS-Q-ST-80C, and Space Standards in general. Knowledge of ECSS-E-ST-40C, ECSS-E-ST-70C and ECSS-E-ST-80C is considered a plus. Experience with EN9100 standard. Experience working with requirements management tool. Experience with ISO/IEC 27001 standard. Experience in web-based platform exposure. Experience in high level sub-systems knowledge in one or more of the following is a plus: ground encoding/decoding for satcom, ground service provider, flight dynamics component, mission planning, payload data center. Full professional proficiency in the English language. PA Manager Skills Managing capabilities. Ability to set plans and manage related tasks to comply with project schedule. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Capability of working in autonomy as well as in team. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work in a team setting to meet tight schedules. Mentoring capabilities. Knowledge of topics within configuration management, quality auditing and certifications. Hiring Process Application review: We go through all applications, but we\'ll only reach out to candidates who closely match what we\'re looking for. If you don\'t hear from us, it means we\'re not moving forward with your application at this time, but we may consider your profile for a future opening. First chat: Selected candidates will have an initial meeting with the people team to discuss mutual expectations, motivation for change and goals. Technical interviews: One or two technical interviews focused on your skills and approach to relevant challenges. Offer: If all goes well, an offer will be extended. This stage can take time as we ensure a good team fit. Extra notes: We do our best to respond to everyone we interview; updates might be slow. If you have questions, please reach out. This is not a full remote job; visa is required to work in Italy. At this time we can only consider applicants who already have the legal right to work in the country where the role is advertised. Some activities may be carried out in our facilities, while others can be performed remotely based on the role. 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