Program Manager for Space Satellite Development

Program Manager for Space Satellite Development

Tyvak International

Turin, Italy

Specific Tasks And Responsibilities

• Coordinate a multidisciplinary team;
• Act as primary interface to the customer and external entities (vendors, suppliers, partners,) during the whole program duration;
• Lead all program reviews both internally and customer-facing;
• Define activities to be executed along the project (short, medium, long term);
• Management and control of program budget, schedule and risk using Tyvak’s collaborative software tools;
• Provide regular program status updates to PM Area Manager and customers;
• Contribute towards continuous technology and process improvement;
• Support proposal preparation as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in a technical field (i.e., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or related degree) or Business with experience leading engineering teams;
• From 2 to 5 years of work experience (not including school) in the space industry;
• Experience as a responsible Systems engineer on flight projects is highly desirable;
• Experience and understanding of satellites, space sensors and ground systems used for space assets is highly desirable;
• Understanding of NewSpace environment and Micro-Nano-Pico Satellite ecosystem is highly desirable;
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and proficiency in task management;
• Ability to help organize and manage a team of personnel, develop program schedules, and control budgets to meet required deadlines;
• Ability to communicate across organizational boundaries and levels;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Proficient communication skills, and ability to provide and receive constructive criticism;
• Fluent English (oral and written) is mandatory.

Desired Requirements

• 2+ years of work experience in Space Industry and Program Management;
• Management of institutional customers – such as ESA.