Ground Operations Manager

Job Description:

Closer to Space, closer to the Future: join Telespazio!

Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), is a global leader in satellite solutions and services. Established in Italy in 1961 and headquartered in Rome, the company is a key player in the Space Alliance, a strategic partnership with Thales Alenia Space, offering a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge space services. With over 3.300 professionals across its subsidiaries in Europe and Latin America, Telespazio operates a vast international network of Space Centers and Teleport stations, providing innovative solutions that drive progress in Geoinformation Services, Satellite Systems and Operations and Satellite Communications.

Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Space.

Inside the Mission Management Area in the Fucino Space Center, we are looking for a Ground Operations Manager.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following activities:

• Coordinate and monitor routine, contingency and special operations;
• Monitor the system performance, operational status and generate report;
• Monitor the Service Level Agreement in relation to the availability, effectiveness and efficiency of the Ground system and Operations Team;
• Manage the anomaly process;
• Define the medium and long-term operations planning;
• Attend Board, Review, Meeting and Milestones at Mission and Program level;
• Contribute to the mission operation concept and mission requirements;
• Develop and optimize the operational processes;
• Contribute to the preparation and execution of the System Validation test (SVT), System Operations Validation (SOV), Launch & Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) and the in-flight satellite commissioning

Degree and Seniority:

• Degree in Aerospace engineering or other engineering studies
• Minimum 2 years of experience as Project Management, in complex organizations
• Familiarity with ECSS standard and Ground Segment

Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Availability for business trips, if necessary.

What We Offer:

• A stimulating and dynamic working environment with flexible working hours
• Hybrid working (onsite and off-site)
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Meal voucher, company canteen and employee welfare programs 
• Free access to online learning platform with courses from top universities
• Opportunities for international experiences

Why Telespazio:

At Telespazio, the well-being, safety, and development of our people are at the heart of our corporate culture. We actively foster an inclusive, diverse, and stimulating work environment, promoting the principles of equity and the value of diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Seniority:

Primary Location:

IT - Fucino

Additional Locations:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working: