Senior Space Engineering Work Package Lead

Thales; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Alenia Space is seeking an Engineering Work Package Manager to lead and coordinate complex WP activities across projects. You will plan, execute and monitor engineering work, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines, costs, and quality targets.

You will drive risk management, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and supervise the WP team to deliver high-quality results within the PMP framework. This role offers opportunities for international collaboration and career growth.

Qualifications

• Master of Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• Significant experience in project management
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities
• Strong analytical and autonomous working style
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Author the Work Package Description with the WP team based on project requirements
• Identify deliverables, milestones and interdependencies
• Establish schedule and resources, estimate efforts
• Maintain risk and opportunity registers and baselines
• Coordinate with suppliers where applicable
• Define cost structure and resource profiles for WP
• Write plans within the WP scope
• Monitor progress and correct deviations
• Lead progress meetings and report variances to PMP

Skills

Master of Engineering/Computer Science

Project management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Thales Alenia Space is seeking an Engineering Work Package Manager to lead and coordinate complex WP activities across projects. You will plan, execute and monitor engineering work, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines, costs, and quality targets.

You will drive risk management, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and supervise the WP team to deliver high-quality results within the PMP framework. This role offers opportunities for international collaboration and career growth.