Program Lead Project Manager

Program Lead & Project Manager (PLPM) - Terrra Project

Part-time, unpaid during the early phase

• Hybrid work model
  (remote and/or on-site in Milan or Boston)
• Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval
• An NDA must be signed

This position may evolve into a
full-time Director of Environmental Systems
or
Program Director – Sustainability Technologies
, based on performance and project growth.

About Institute Itech:

Institute Itech is an early-stage multinational company committed to building a new model of society grounded in
education
,
advanced technology
, and
social development
.

We are launching several innovation projects, including:

• Memoria
  – AI-powered MedTech platform for cognitive health and neuro-assistive support
• Oxyleaf
  – Synthetic plant systems for urban energy and environmental regeneration
• Terra
  – Underground environmental sensor networks for soil, climate, agriculture and resource monitoring
• Whiteboard
  – Smart education platforms and digital-native learning tools
• Polaris by IFE
  – AI platform for economic, geopolitical, and statistical intelligence

The company is legally incorporated (USA, Italy) and is now forming its strategic leadership and project management team.

About the Role:

We are seeking a
Program Lead & Project Manager (PLPM)
to lead the development, coordination, and execution of the
Terra Project
, a next-generation environmental monitoring system based on underground intelligent sensor spheres deployed at depth.

The PLPM will oversee
technical planning, scientific supervision, partner coordination, and execution strategy
, ensuring that Terra evolves from concept to validated prototype and real-world implementation.

Selected candidates will also join the
Scientific Committee Board (SCB)
of Institute Itech and may collaborate on additional projects (Oxyleaf, Memoria, Terra, Whiteboard, Polaris) depending on expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the
  program roadmap
  and full project lifecycle of Terra
• Coordinate scientific and engineering teams (environmental, mechanical, IoT, data science)
• Oversee development of underground sensor spheres, central units, and satellite/IoT communication
• Manage environmental data workflows, soil chemistry research, and agricultural monitoring frameworks
• Supervise prototyping, field testing, and environmental validation studies
• Build partnerships with research institutions, universities, agronomists, and industrial partners
• Ensure compliance with ethical, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Represent Terra in institutional, scientific, and investor contexts
• Work closely with the CEO and technical leadership on budget planning and execution strategy

Requirements:

• Degree in
  Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Science, Geotechnical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related fields
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in
  R&D project management
  or environmental/IoT innovation
• Strong understanding of
  sensor systems, IoT networks, and environmental monitoring technologies
• Experience coordinating
  multidisciplinary teams
  and complex technical workflows
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Fluent in English (Italian is a plus)
• Ability to work across EU-based operations (European presence required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with
  soil chemistry, hydrology, agricultural engineering, or geophysics
• Knowledge of
  LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, 5G, or satellite communication systems
• Experience with Horizon Europe or public funding structures
• Background in prototyping, field deployments, or environmental modelling
• Interest in long-term leadership within sustainability and environmental technology

Benefits Provided:

• Reimbursement of travel, meetings, and project-related mobility
• Access to development tools, research platforms, and official institute accounts
• Strategic leadership role in a flagship environmental technology project
• Membership in the
  Scientific Committee Board (SCB)
• Possibility to collaborate across other innovation projects based on expertise
• Potential evolution into a senior-level or C-level environmental leadership role

How to Apply:

Please send:

• Your CV
• A short letter (max 1 page), in English or Italian, describing:
• Why you want to lead the Terra project
• Your experience in environmental or IoT-based systems
• How you would structure and execute the program roadmap

E-mail:

Subject:
WE2025 Job – Terra PLPM – [Name Surname]

Time Commitment:

This is a
non-paid position during the startup phase
, with a
minimum commitment of 4–6 hours per week
.

We are looking for a
visionary, structured, and technically competent leader
ready to guide one of the most ambitious environmental R&D programs within Institute Itech.