Project/Subcontractor Manager - In-Orbit Services

D-Orbit is looking for a Project/Subcontractor Manager to join our In-Orbit Services team, based in Lomazzo (CO).

In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects—including the management of subcontractors—to achieve agreed objectives within scope, time, budget, and quality standards.

You will work closely with internal teams and external subcontractors and contribute to ensure alignment, compliance, and value delivery to clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Secure approvals and resources for project initiation and execution.
• Monitor progress against milestones, adjusting plans as needed.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, technical, and contractual standards.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard subcontractors based on project requirements, capacity, and compliance
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements, ensuring alignment with project scope, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, deliverables, and adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to subcontractor dependencies, including delays, quality issues, or scope changes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between subcontractors and internal teams, facilitating collaboration, resolving conflicts, and escalating issues as needed.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, sponsors, and stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
• Track and control project budgets, costs, and forecasts, including subcontractor-related expenses.
• Optimize resource allocation (internal and external) to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including subcontractor agreements, change logs, and governance records.
• Capture lessons learned and drive process improvements for future projects.
• Foster a high-performance culture, ensuring accountability and results across all teams (internal and subcontracted).

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or related field
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in project management
• Track record in managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Subcontractor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
• Risk & issue management – strong skills in anticipating and mitigating risks.
• Financial & commercial acumen – budgeting, cost control, contract management.
• Stakeholder management – negotiation, influencing, and client relationship-building.
• Communication & reporting – clear, structured, and persuasive at all levels.
• Problem-solving & decision-making – handling complexity and ambiguity effectively.
• Technical awareness – understanding of engineering requirements
• Deep knowledge of AI tools.

We offer a base salary range of €38,000–€48,000 gross per year for this role, depending on experience and location, plus a performance-based variable component. Final offer may vary based on overall fit and internal equity.

Additional Benefits

• Meal vouchers
• Variable compensation
• Wellhub platform, offering a wide range of fitness, wellness, and wellbeing services
• Serenis platform, including unlimited individual psychotherapy, nutrition, and coaching sessions
• Flexible working arrangements, including smart working options and flexible scheduling based on role and team requirements

Who we are?

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. So, 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 part of a broader group that also includes Planetek, bringing together complementary expertise in space logistics, Earth observation, geospatial solutions, and advanced space services. Together, we share a common ambition: to enable innovative, sustainable, and high-impact solutions across the space sector.

Why join D-Orbit?

• Work on missions that shape the future of space
• International and multidisciplinary environment
• Flexible working model
• Opportunity to contribute directly to company growth
• High level of autonomy and ownership

Hiring Process

Here’s how our hiring process works—simple and straightforward:

• Application Review – We carefully review applications that match the key requirements of the role. If your profile is selected for the next stage, a member of our People & Culture team will contact you directly. We genuinely appreciate every application, even when there is not a match for the current opportunity.
• Introduction Call – A conversation with the People & Culture team to get to know each other, discuss the opportunity, and align expectations.
• Technical and Team Interviews – One or more interviews focused on the skills, experience, and approach relevant to the role.
• Offer – If there is a strong mutual fit, we will share an offer and discuss the next steps.

The exact process may vary depending on the role.

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and appreciate your patience as we carefully evaluate applications.

We’re excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us shaping the future of space!

NON-UE Applicants

At this time, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based.

Please note that this role requires a regular on-site presence and is not a fully remote position.

Some activities must be carried out in our facilities, many others are location-independent, and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we don't measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.

At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.