Program Manager

D-Orbit is looking for a Program Manager to join our team based in Fino Mornasco.

As a Program Manager you will be responsible for planning monitoring and managing Company projects ranging from the strategic planning of activities to their implementation and control.
This position offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment in one of the fastest-growing high-tech industries.
Your job will also require you to draft edit and deliver proposals for grant applications or budgets and support data for the sales department.
Your function will also require significant interaction with other Company departments such as Technical Sales Administration Purchase Production and Quality.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties (whenever applicable) for the flawless execution of projects;
• Ensure that the projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget;
• Developing project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders;
• Develop detailed project plans to track progress and measure project performance using appropriate systems tools and techniques;
• Perform risk management foreseeing and eliminating possible blockers
• Communicating effectively on each status of the project to corresponding stakeholders;
• Documenting each step in the process using different project management tools available;
• Maintain customer communication during execution.
• Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs;
• Proposal drafting and delivery as support to the sales team.

Requirements:

• 5 years of previous experience in project coordination and management preferably in the aerospace industry;
• Knowledge of project management techniques;
• Experience in aerospace projects gained from structured and dynamic environments;
• Technical background with understanding or hands-on experience in space technologies;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proactive attitude and ability to work in team and individually;
• Full professional proficiency both in Italian and in English is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in managing institutional projects (ESA ASI) will be considered a plus

We offer a base salary range ofgross per year for this role depending on experience and location plus a variable component.
Final compensation will be determined based on experience skills location and internal consistency across comparable roles.

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
• Beneficy welfare platform providing access to a flexible welfare budget and a range of services and benefits designed to support employees wellbeing
• Flexible working arrangements including smart working options and flexible scheduling based on role and team requirements

Who we areAre you ready to take your career to new heights At D-Orbit were 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 frontierprofitably and sustainably.

As a member of our team youll 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 whats 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:

Heres how our hiring process workssimple 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.

Were 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 dont 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.

Employment Type : Employee
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 45000 - 55000