Technical Program Manager for Space Programs
Space Industries
- Settimo Torinese, Torino Torino
- Tempo indeterminato
- Full time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Manage and control program schedule, budget, and risk using structured space program management methodologies and collaborative tools.
- Proactively identify risks and define mitigation strategies.
- Oversee and integrate supply chain activities, coordinating suppliers, subcontractors, and partners.
- Ensure alignment between technical execution, supply chain performance, and customer commitments.
- 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.
- Support proposal preparation and bid activities, contributing execution strategies, milestone planning, and risk assessments.
- 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.
- Proven experience as primary customer interface in institutional and/or commercial space programs.
- 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.
- 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) is mandatory.
- Contract with compensation based on experience and skills.
- Competitive pay
- Flexible working hours
- Up to €2,000/year of welfare
- Meal vouchers (€8/day)
- Additional private health insurance, on top of the coverage provided under the national collective labour agreement.Great opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.
- A dynamic and innovative work environment in the aerospace sector.
- Be part of a fast-growing company shaping the future of satellite production.
- Work on challenging and innovative projects with international impact.
- Join a multidisciplinary team driven by passion, collaboration, and excellence.