Program Manager

Company Overview

SPACE INDUSTRIES S.p.A. is a fast-growing aerospace company specialized in the assembly, integration and delivery of satellite systems and advanced space solutions. The company operates in complex institutional and commercial environments, working with customers and industrial partners at national and European level.

To strengthen its Program Management function, SPACE INDUSTRIES is seeking an experienced Program Manager able to lead complex technical programs, manage customer relationships and ensure delivery against cost, schedule, quality and risk objectives.

The Role

The Program Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of assigned programs and acts as the main interface between customers and internal functions. The role ensures that contractual commitments and project objectives are translated into clear plans, priorities and measurable deliverables.

The Program Manager coordinates multidisciplinary teams through functional, non-hierarchical leadership, promoting alignment, accountability and effective decision-making across Engineering, Systems, AIT, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations and support functions.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

· Manage the full program lifecycle, from initial planning and launch through execution, delivery and closure.

· Define, maintain and control program schedules, milestones, budgets, costs, deliverables and performance indicators.

· Ensure on-time, on-cost and on-quality delivery, maintaining alignment with contractual requirements and customer expectations.

· Act as the primary programmatic interface with customers and lead internal and customer-facing program reviews.

· Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors and industrial partners through functional leadership.

· Manage program changes, risks and opportunities, defining mitigation, recovery and follow-up actions.

· Ensure clear communication, ownership and alignment across all stakeholders involved in the program.

· Provide structured, data-driven reporting to senior management and customers on progress, criticalities and decisions required.

· Support proposal and bid activities by contributing execution strategies, milestone plans, cost and schedule inputs, and risk assessments.

· Contribute to the continuous improvement of program management processes, tools and execution methods.

Candidate Profile

· Approximately 10 years of professional experience, including proven responsibility as Program Manager, Technical Program Manager, Project Manager or in an equivalent role within complex technical or industrial environments.

· Solid experience in project and program management, with direct responsibility for schedule and cost control, quality objectives, change management and risk management.

· Background in Space, Aerospace or Automotive. Strong profiles from other highly regulated or technologically complex sectors may also be considered.

· Experience managing customer relationships and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

· Degree in Engineering, Management, Economics or a related discipline; an engineering background is preferred.

· Good understanding of complex products, development processes and industrialization lifecycles. Knowledge of satellite systems or space standards is considered an advantage.

· Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Key Competencies

· Strong functional leadership and ability to influence teams without direct hierarchical authority.

· Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

· Strong ownership, organizational capability and decision-making skills.

· Structured, analytical and solution-oriented approach, with close attention to cost, schedule, quality and execution.

· Ability to perform effectively under pressure and in complex, fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.

Benefits

• Metalmeccanico (CCNL) 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.
• Gross annual salary ranging from €60,000 to €70,000, paid over 13 monthly instalments. Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, technical skills, and the level of autonomy and responsibility required for the role.

Space Industries is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.

Why Join Us? 

• 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.