On Site Testing Manager

OST Manager at CESI S.p.A.

Location: Milan, / Berlin / Arnhem / Czech Republic | Job Type: Full-time (38 hrs/w) | Salary Range: 70/85K e 15% variable

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What You Will Do

As an OST Manager CESI S.p.A., your main responsibilities will include:

Project Execution & Site Operations

• Plan, coordinate and execute OST projects in line with customer requirements, contractual commitments and internal delivery standards.
• Define execution schedules, allocate resources and monitor progress to ensure timely completion and high equipment utilization.
• Supervise site activities and ensure compliance with technical procedures, safety standards and customer expectations.
• Act as the primary operational interface for customers and site teams during project execution.
• Manage unexpected issues and site constraints, ensuring rapid and effective problem-solving to avoid downtime, cost overruns or service disruption.
• Ensure proper mobilization and demobilization of test systems, logistics, documentation and site readiness.

Resource & Asset Management

• Plan and coordinate the deployment of personnel, test systems, vehicles and external service providers, where applicable.
• Optimize asset utilization, reduce idle time and maximize testing productivity across multiple sites.
• Ensure field teams are technically prepared, properly equipped and aligned with project-specific requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance needs and operational availability of testing assets in cooperation with the relevant technical and support functions.

Scheduling, Cost & Performance Control

• Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules, including dependencies, milestones and critical path items.
• Track time, cost, margin and operational performance for each job, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Support the budgeting process for the OST unit and take responsibility for achieving assigned financial and operational targets.
• Maintain transparent reporting on workload, resource availability, equipment utilization, project risks and delivery performance.

Client Interface & Commercial Support

• Liaise directly with customers to confirm execution schedules, coordinate site access, logistics and readiness, and ensure satisfaction with service delivery.
• Manage claims, variations, deviations and non-conformities in close collaboration with Sales, Quality and the relevant technical functions.
• Cooperate with Sales during the definition and operational assessment of complex quotations, including feasibility, resource needs, timing and execution risks.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies and recurrent delays, and implement practical process improvements.
• Introduce, maintain and continuously improve standardized site procedures, checklists, lessons learned and delivery KPIs.
• Lead initiatives aimed at reducing setup time, improving test efficiency, strengthening safety performance and enhancing reliability of results.

Team Leadership

• Lead and motivate OST field teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, ownership and result orientation.
• Ensure personnel are trained, certified and technically competent for their assigned duties.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching and capability development to strengthen operational excellence across locations.

QHSE Responsibility

• Ensure full compliance with Quality, Health, Safety and Environment requirements for all OST activities.
• Guarantee that all work is executed in accordance with KEMA Labs standards, customer/site-specific rules and applicable regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture, including preparation, toolbox talks, risk assessments, incident prevention and timely escalation of issues.

Here, you're not just a number. You are part of a team that supports each other and celebrates successes together. Plus, we offer an open and informal work atmosphere.

What You Bring

Among all your other talents, your qualifications, key competencies and additional requirements are:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline; Master's degree is a plus
• 10+ years of proven exper