Mission Manager

Work location:

- Italy, Lombardy, Fino Mornasco
- Sector:

- Aerospace industry
- Role:

- Engineering
- Date of last update:

- 19/02/2025

D-Orbit is looking for a **Mission Manager** to join our Mission Management team. As Mission Manager you will be responsible for the execution and delivery of D-Orbit's launch services through all phases of operations, including but not limited to mission planning, customer management, launch service management, and post-launch operations delivery.
- You will lead a cross functional team to ensure the Mission success.
- RESPONSIBILITIES:_
- Serve as primary point of contact with Customers during the whole mission execution ensuring mission suc-cess and customer satisfaction;
- Monitoring project progress and ensuring compliance with budget and schedule; collaborating with relevant stakeholders to address required changes to the project budget, scope and timeline (where appropriate);
- Manage project economics, including cost estimation, budget tracking, risk mitigation, and reporting on over-all financial status:

- Manage mission risks, addressing each risk through mitigation, acceptance, or transfer as appropriate
- Manage exchanges and reviews with the Launch Service provider to ensure approval for flight.
- Organize and lead project meetings, technical reviews, and launch site integration activities, providing clear

communication and documentation of outcomes
- Supporting the implementation of process improvements in project and mission management
- QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:_
- At least 5 years of project management experience in the technical industry;
- At least 2 years of proven experience in program management within space missions or aerospace projects,particularly with ESA/ASI or similar agencies.
- Strong knowledge of project economics, including cost estimation and budget management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent communication skills with a customer oriented approach;
- Excellent organization of personal work and project team tasks;
- Good Knowledge of software tools for PM support like Microsoft Project (PMP certification is a plus)
- EDUCATION:_
- Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in Aerospace Engineering or Management Engineering.
- LANGUAGE:_
Full professional proficiency of English language is mandatory.

HD: Fino Mornasco (CO)
- At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success.
- We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.

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- Type of contract:

- Permanent job