Hybrid Geospatial Software Program Manager

Topcon Positioning Group; Concordia sulla Secchia; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Topcon Positioning Group is seeking a Geospatial Software Program Manager to lead complex, international software programs across surveying and positioning solutions. You will connect Product Management, Software Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure and QA with business teams to translate customer needs into successful program delivery.

You will drive end-to-end program planning, alignment of global teams and governance, leveraging Agile practices and cloud platforms to ensure delivery against

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geomatics, Geodesy, GIS, Surveying or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in technical project or program management, including 3+ years leading cross-functional software programs.
• Experience managing large-scale software programs in multinational engineering organizations.
• Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle, Agile/Scrum methodologies, software architecture and modern development practices.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps or equivalent.
• Ability to coordinate complex software ecosystems involving multiple products, platforms and dependencies.
• Professional working English at intermediate level or above.
• Experience in geospatial, GIS, surveying, construction technology, GNSS-related industries desirable.
• PM/ PMI-ACP/ PRINCE2/ SAFe certifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software programs, defining scope, objectives, milestones, schedules, deliverables and success criteria.
• Drive software release planning and execution, ensuring delivery against priorities and commitments.
• Coordinate parallel workstreams across software, firmware, cloud, product, QA, UX and engineering teams.
• Manage dependencies across geospatial applications, GNSS technologies, correction services, cloud platforms and hardware.
• Identify program risks, issues and resource constraints; establish mitigation plans.
• Lead program reviews, executive updates and critical issue escalations.
• Align globally distributed teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strengthen Agile practices, program governance, delivery predictability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Geomatics/Geodesy/GIS/Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Topcon Positioning Group is seeking a Geospatial Software Program Manager to lead complex, international software programs across surveying and positioning solutions. You will connect Product Management, Software Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure and QA with business teams to translate customer needs into successful program delivery.

You will drive end-to-end program planning, alignment of global teams and governance, leveraging Agile practices and cloud platforms to ensure delivery against