Plpm - Terra Project

Institute Itech; Varese; Ibrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

An innovative environmental technology firm in Varese, Italy is seeking a Program Lead & Project Manager to drive the Terra™ Project. This part-time role requires strong leadership and extensive experience in environmental monitoring and IoT systems. Ideal candidates will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee R&D efforts while representing the project to various stakeholders. A degree in a related field and 5+ years of project management experience are essential. This is an unpaid position during the startup phase, requiring a commitment of 4-6 hours per week.

Servizi

Reimbursement of travel and meetings

Access to development tools

Strategic leadership role

Competenze

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in R&D project management or environmental/IoT innovation.
• Fluent in English (Italian is a plus).
• Ability to work across EU-based operations.

Mansioni

• Lead the program roadmap and full project lifecycle of Terra™.
• Coordinate scientific and engineering teams.
• Oversee development of underground sensor spheres.

Conoscenze

Project management

Environmental monitoring

Sensor systems

IoT networks

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary team coordination

Formazione

Degree in Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Science, or related fields

Descrizione del lavoro

Program Lead & Project Manager (PLPM) - Terrra™ Project

Part-time, unpaid during the early phase

• Hybrid work model (remote and / or on-site in Milan or Boston)
• Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval
• An NDA must be signed

This position may evolve into a full-time Director of Environmental Systems or Program Director – Sustainability Technologies, based on performance and project growth.

About Institute Itech

Institute Itech is an early-stage multinational company committed to building a new model of society grounded in education, advanced technology, and social development.

Innovation Projects

• Memoria™ – AI-powered MedTech platform for cognitive health and neuro-assistive support
• Oxyleaf™ – Synthetic plant systems for urban energy and environmental regeneration
• Terra™ – Underground environmental sensor networks for soil, climate, agriculture and resource monitoring
• Whiteboard™ – Smart education platforms and digital-native learning tools
• Polaris™ by IFE – AI platform for economic, geopolitical, and statistical intelligence

The company is legally incorporated (USA, Italy) and is now forming its strategic leadership and project management team.

About the Role

We are seeking a Program Lead & Project Manager (PLPM) to lead the development, coordination, and execution of the Terra™ Project, a next-generation environmental monitoring system based on underground intelligent sensor spheres deployed at depth.

The PLPM will oversee technical planning, scientific supervision, partner coordination, and execution strategy, ensuring that Terra™ evolves from concept to validated prototype and real-world implementation.

Selected candidates will also join the Scientific Committee Board (SCB) of Institute Itech and may collaborate on additional projects (Oxyleaf™, Memoria™, Terra™, Whiteboard™, Polaris™) depending on expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program roadmap and full project lifecycle of Terra™
• Coordinate scientific and engineering teams (environmental, mechanical, IoT, data science)
• Oversee development of underground sensor spheres, central units, and satellite / IoT communication
• Manage environmental data workflows, soil chemistry research, and agricultural monitoring frameworks
• Supervise prototyping, field testing, and environmental validation studies
• Build partnerships with research institutions, universities, agronomists, and industrial partners
• Ensure compliance with ethical, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Represent Terra™ in institutional, scientific, and investor contexts
• Work closely with the CEO and technical leadership on budget planning and execution strategy

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related fields
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in R&D project management or environmental / IoT innovation
• Strong understanding of sensor systems, IoT networks, and environmental monitoring technologies
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and complex technical workflows
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Fluent in English (Italian is a plus)
• Ability to work across EU-based operations (European presence required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with soil chemistry, hydrology, agricultural engineering, or geophysics
• Knowledge of LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, 5G, or satellite communication systems
• Experience with Horizon Europe or public funding structures
• Background in prototyping, field deployments, or environmental modelling
• Interest in long‑term leadership within sustainability and environmental technology

Benefits Provided

• Reimbursement of travel, meetings, and project-related mobility
• Access to development tools, research platforms, and official institute accounts
• Strategic leadership role in a flagship environmental technology project
• Membership in the Scientific Committee Board (SCB)
• Possibility to collaborate across other innovation projects based on expertise
• Potential evolution into a senior‑level or C‑level environmental leadership role

How to Apply

• Your CV
• A short letter (max 1 page), in English or Italian, describing:
  • Why you want to lead the Terra™ project
  • Your experience in environmental or IoT-based systems
  • How you would structure and execute the program roadmap

E-mail :

Subject : WE2025 Job – Terra™ PLPM – (Name Surname)

Time Commitment

This is a non‑paid position during the startup phase, with a minimum commitment of 4–6 hours per week.

We are looking for a visionary, structured, and technically competent leader ready to guide one of the most ambitious environmental R&D programs within Institute Itech.