Project Manager

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

TASI Turin is looking for a Project Manager. The candidate will work in Torino inside the DESI Operation Unit.

The candidate shall operate inside the directorate of program managers for LEO and/or first Lunar elements in the operative phase, coordinating the full project team and interfacing with the Agencies and Customers. Therefore, he/she shall have peculiar communication skills, decision-making attitude, and an assertive and innovative approach for problem resolution. The candidate shall be inclined to team working and have essential attention to schedule and economic financial aspects (revenues and cash flow) as well as the attention to build with the customer new work opportunities, thanks to trust, reliability, and proactive attitude.

As a Project Manager, the candidate with at least 5 years of experience on manned systems and human spaceflight will have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the project management lifecycles and methodologies activities. The candidate will work on a wide range of complex and high-profile projects within the LEO programs directorate.

TASI Turin is looking for a candidate with extensive experience in managing large-scale projects with wide complexity. It is also important to have relevant experience in risk identification and management in order to manage a space commercial program and to develop effective business strategies. Proven ability to develop and implement detailed project plans to monitor and track project performances. Proficient in ensuring on-time deliverables by ensuring effective coordination of project team resources and identify areas of weakness and criticalities. Skilled in providing day-to-day leadership and management guidance to ensure the proper operational activities and controls to support the execution of the business strategy.

Key duties

• To coordinate the project team for all aspects granting team working.
• To manage customer interfaces, building trust and communication with customers.
• To manage the assigned budget in terms of Cost and Schedule Control of the Programs.
• To manage the Project, particularly those actions decided within the Monthly Programs Reviews.
• To support Projects requests in terms of resources adequacy and to manage intra-Domain mobility of work and/or resources.
• To manage the program resources in accordance with the approved commercial scenario.
• Manage bid/changes and/or project stakeholders, including those belonging to other Domains or Competence Centers.
• Coordinate the project team in difficult situations or crises in order to reach recovery plans.
• Control CBB/EAC and cash flow in coordination with the Finance Controller.
• Managing Risks & Opportunities.
• Monthly Progress report preparation with program core team and interface with Customer for clarification aspects if requested.
• Preparation of internal Company monthly Dashboard jointly with CFO.

Skills, experience and qualifications required

• Project Management and associated certification preferred.
• Team building and coordination.
• Detailed planning and profitability.
• Feasibility and economic impacts.
• Risk and Opportunities Analysis and control plans.
• Decision-making capability.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of the program.
• Ensure project meets requirements and objectives.
• “Earned-value” techniques analysis & project metrics.
• Transition & Change Management.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Supply Chain Management.
• New Product Development.
• Good knowledge of Financial parameters.
• Fluent in English.

University Curriculum

• Master's degree or equivalent qualification in aerospace engineering or a major scientific discipline.

At Thales Alenia Space, we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Summary

• Location: Torino
• Type: Full time