GEOSPATIAL PROJECT MANAGER – D&I

ABOUT PLANETEK ITALIA

Planetek Italia is a leading Italian company in the field of geospatial technologies and Earth Observation solutions, with more than 30 years of experience in transforming satellite, aerial, and drone data into actionable insights. We operate across multiple sectors — including environmental and land monitoring, smart cities, open government, defence and security, scientific missions, and planetary exploration — supporting public institutions, private organizations, and international agencies in managing complex spatial challenges.

Our expertise spans geospatial data analytics, on-board software for satellites, ground segment systems, Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI) compliant with INSPIRE, and cloud-based SaaS platforms designed to support decision-making in dynamic and mission-critical environments. Among our flagship innovations is Rheticus®, an award-winning cloud platform that delivers continuous and automated geospatial monitoring services.

Planetek Italia is part of the D-Orbit Group, with offices in Italy, Portugal, the UK, Greece, and the USA, operating in both national and international markets.

Alongside Planetek Italia S.r.l., the group comprises Planetek Hellas e.p.e., as well as two university spin-offs — GAP S.r.l. and GEO-K S.r.l. — both specialized in the processing of remotely sensed data captured by optical and radar sensors.

Driven by innovation, collaboration, and a strong commitment to sustainability, Planetek Italia brings together multidisciplinary teams of engineers, analysts, developers, and domain experts. We believe in creating technologies that help organizations better understand the world, make informed decisions, and contribute to a more sustainable and secure future.

THE CHALLENGE OF A “GEOSPATIAL PROJECT MANAGER – D&I” AT PLANETEK ITALIA

We are seeking a dedicated Geospatial Project Manager to oversee geospatial projects from conception through to completion. As a Geospatial Project Manager in the Defence & Intelligence sector, you will play a key role in managing and developing geospatial and Earth Observation services for defence, intelligence, and security stakeholders. You will work in a strategic and highly dynamic context, managing national and international projects in complex operational environments, while collaborating with highly skilled and motivated teams.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the full lifecycle of geospatial projects, from small-scale initiatives to large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs within the D&I market.
• Ensure proper planning, monitoring, and control of project timelines, budgets, quality standards, and risks, coordinating internal and external resources.
• Conduct regular project reviews, monitoring technical deliverables, quality benchmarks, and alignment with contractual and operational requirements.
• Support the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for tenders and opportunities in the defence/intelligence domain.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and institutional stakeholders to ensure project alignment with operational needs and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (technical, product, business development) to define operational concepts, integrated solutions, and system architectures.
• Contribute to the growth of Planetek Italia’s D&I portfolio by supporting business development activities and strengthening our market positioning.

YOUR BACKGROUND:

• Proven experience in project or program management within the geospatial, defence, intelligence, security, or Earth Observation sectors.
• Ability to interpret complex operational requirements, define scopes of work, estimate effort, plan resources, and produce technical and commercial documentation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for interacting with technical teams, strategic stakeholders, clients, and international partners.
• Knowledge of geospatial data, GIS/EO software, geoinformatics workflows, or enterprise geospatial systems.
• Fluency in Italian and English is required.

So you must be able to:

• Define and execute project management plans tailored to the Defence & Intelligence sector.
• Engage effectively with institutional and industry stakeholders to understand operational scenarios and ensure alignment of project outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver geospatial and Earth Observation services on time, on budget, and to specification.
• Participate in defence-specific procurement processes, contributing to technical-commercial proposals and tender documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks in fast-paced, evolving environments.
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