Programme Manager for Space / SatCom Connectivity Programmes

Job Description:

Reports to : HO Programmes

Mission of the Job : To ensure the delivery On Time, On Cost, On Quality, of all the projects of the assigned programme cluster

Main activities :

• To manage one or several projects from the handover by the proposal team to the project closure.
• To ensure the On Time, On Cost, On Quality execution of the projects successfully achieving the defined schedule milestones.
• To regularly monitoring the execution of the project activities identifying and setting risks, and coordinating the assigned resources (internal and external) to ensure an adequate progress.
• To perform risk and opportunities management of the project developing, implementing and monitoring mitigation measures as required.
• To report, on a weekly basis, the status of the programme to the Director of Programmes.
• To implement an Earn Value Management project control system (supported by the Project Management Office).
• To prepare the internal monthly reviews to present the programme progress status and financial performances to the management board (supported by the Project Management Office).
• To prepare project documentation as required.
• Ability to work with integrated multi-disciplinary team, collaborate and work with cross-functional teams to achieve identified goals.
• Ability to maintain professional relationship with the customers stimulating the communication and the transparency during the program execution
• To lead the customer project reviews as required and coordinate the preparation of the required data packages.
• To identify opportunities that could lead to added value Contract Change Notice.

Education/Training:

Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Industrial Engineering Management

Project Management and Cost Control

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

Certification/Master in Business Administration is a plus

Experience:

5 years experience in project management for the Space / SatCom Industry

Experience in leading projects for ESA and other European Primes is desirable.

Technical or management background in the domain of communication systems for satellite, UAV, SatCom connectivity and/or on ground applications is a plus.

Familiarity with ECSS standards is mandatory

Tool or product requirements:

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Microsoft Project (advanced)

Languages:

English (fluent oral and written)

Knowledge of Italian is a plus

Behaviours:

Strong Leadership, good communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

Flexible, reactive, resilient and pragmatic.

Experience in dealing with stakeholders across all hierarchy levels.

Good planning and organisational skills in a fast-changing and complex environment.

Speak-up attitude

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Italia S.p.A.

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management <JF-PP-PM>

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