Space Programs Manager – ESA/EU Delivery

Leaf Space S.r.l.

Lomazzo

Hybrid

EUR 40,000 - 45,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Leaf Space in Lomazzo (Como), Italy, seeks a Project Manager for ESA/EU/ASI space programmes. You will lead institutional missions end-to-end, coordinating engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams to meet scope, schedule, budget and quality commitments.

You will engage in bid phases, support competitive proposals, and act as the primary interface with ESA/EU agencies, ensuring compliance and collaboration. Fluency in English and Italian is required; PMP/PRINCE2 is a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Aerospace, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in end-to-end project management, preferably within the aerospace, telecommunications, satellite, and antenna technology.
Direct experience with ESA and/or EU-funded programmes, including familiarity with ECSS/PSS standards, and ESA/EU procurement or grant agreement frameworks.
Proven experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and technical teams in advanced technology environments.
Experience with proposal activities, budgeting, project costing, and contract management.
Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is considered a plus.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in uncertain environments.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage institutional projects throughout their execution lifecycle.
Act as the main point of contact for institutional stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and customer satisfaction.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocation strategies.
Coordinate engineering, operations, procurement, and business teams to ensure successful project execution.
Monitor project progress, budgets, contractual obligations, and deliverables.
Identify project risks and issues, implement mitigation actions, and manage change requests.
Prepare and deliver project reports, status updates, and progress reviews to management and customers.
Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, quality, and reporting requirements.
Lead customer meetings, project reviews, and stakeholder communications.
Support proposal preparation by contributing to project planning, costing, risk assessment, and execution strategies.
Facilitate the transition from proposal phase to project execution.
Drive continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and best practices, incorporating lessons learned.