Technical Program Manager for Space Programs

Company Overview

SPACE INDUSTRIES S.p.A. is a fast-growing company operating in the aerospace sector, specializing in the assembly, integration, and delivery of satellite systems and advanced space solutions. The company works in highly regulated institutional and commercial environments, collaborating with space agencies, governmental bodies, and industrial partners at international levels.

To strengthen its Program Management function, SPACE INDUSTRIES is seeking a Technical Program Manager for Space Programs with strong expertise in space program processes, milestone-driven execution, supply chain coordination, and customer interface management.

Position Overview

The Senior Technical Program Manager is responsible for the end-to-end technical and programmatic execution of space programs, acting as the single point of accountability for performance, schedule, cost, risk, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Systems, AIT, Supply Chain, Quality, Business Development, and Customers, ensuring that programs are executed in full compliance with space standards, contractual requirements, and institutional processes.

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution & Space Processes

• 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.

Milestone Planning & Control

• 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.

Customer Interface & Reviews

• 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.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• 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.

Schedule, Budget & Risk Management

• Manage and control program schedule, budget, and risk using structured space program management methodologies and collaborative tools.
• Proactively identify risks and define mitigation strategies.

Supply Chain & Industrial Coordination

• Oversee and integrate supply chain activities, coordinating suppliers, subcontractors, and partners.
• Ensure alignment between technical execution, supply chain performance, and customer commitments.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Proposal & Bid Support

• Support proposal preparation and bid activities, contributing execution strategies, milestone planning, and risk assessments.

Requirements

• 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.

Soft Skills

• 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.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 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.

What We Offer

• 40-hour work week (Monday to Friday).
• Highly technical and stimulating work environment.
• Direct involvement in institutional space programs and high-impact aerospace projects.
• Professional growth opportunities within the space sector.