Programs Area Manager

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.        

Tyvak International is seeking new members to join their team to support space vehicle development. Tyvak focuses on developing and integrating key components and technologies into highly integrated and high-performance nano-satellite vehicles. The team’s skillset ranges from architecture, design, build, and test of mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems integrated into small spacecraft.         
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Programs Area Manager at our Turin (Italy) location. The candidate will manage the Programs Managers’ team, and will report directly to the VP Programs. In principle, the Programs Area Manager will not have a specific project to be managed. His / Her main role will be to coordinate the Programs Managers team, ensuring their work flawless execution, managing the requests coming from VP Programs and ensure execution. 

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Programs Managers’ (PM) team
• Support PMs in executing their daily work, including conflicts resolutions
• Allocation of PM to new programs
• Regular reporting to VP Programs
• Manage requests coming from VP Programs and ensure related execution by the team
• Knowledge of Programs processes and ensure their correct implementation by the PM team

Being a team management role, soft skills are crucial for the execution of the work.

Required Soft Skills

• Good active listening skills and effective communication and critical thinking.
• Vision and Goal Setting: able to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
• Leadership skill to distribute tasks and responsibilities among team members according to their skills, expertise and availability.
• Decision-making skills, even in difficult situations related to budget, resources, and timing.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts with internal and external customers, with problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Time management Skills using: Goal setting, task delegation.
• Teamwork attitude and Excellent stress management. 

NOTE: Vacancy is expected to be filled in no more than 30 calendar days from the completion of the hiring process.        

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in a technical field (i.e., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or related degree) or Business with experience leading engineering teams.
• From 2 to 5 years of work experience (not including school) in the space industry.
• Experience and understanding of satellites, space sensors and ground systems used for space assets.
• Understanding of NewSpace environment and Micro-Nano-Pico Satellite ecosystem.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and proficiency in task management.
• Ability to help organize and manage a team of personnel, develop program schedules, and control budgets to meet required deadlines.
• Ability to communicate across organizational boundaries and levels.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient communication skills, and ability to provide and receive constructive criticism.
• Fluent English (oral and written) is mandatory.

Desired Requirements

• Experience as a responsible Systems engineer on flight projects is highly desirable.
• 2+ years of work experience in Space Program Management (management of institutional customers - such as ESA) are highly desirable.

Benefits
Salary and benefits are market competitive. Position expected to be filled as soon as possible. 

About Tyvak International
Tyvak International S.R.L. is the first European subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation. The corporation’s technical team is one of the most experienced small satellite groups in the industry with unique experience and capabilities in the development of nanosatellite missions and advanced technologies. The main company office is located in Torino, Italy. 

About Terran Orbital
Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com 

Work Environment
The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.
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