Argotec is an Italian aerospace company specialising in the production of small satellite platforms (from 6U Cubesats up to 250kg-platforms) and innovative products to improve the comfort of space explorers. Thanks to its facilities and know-how, the company's activities follow the "all in-house" concept, which includes design, development, integration, qualification and operational services. Argotec works with leading international space agencies (e.g. NASA, ESA) and private companies, with an increasing focus on commercial partnerships. In particular, its own satellites have been selected for flagship missions such as NASA Artemis-1 and NASA DART. The company is advancing several major missions, such as a 40-satellite Earth observation constellation for integration into the Italian IRIDE programme, as well as scientific missions such as LUMIO and HENON, and many other cutting-edge space projects.

Our Programs Area is looking for Small Satellite Project Managers, who are excited about our mission and able to manage complex projects both using AGILE and WATERFALL methodologies.

We foster a collaborative environment where every Argonaut can contribute with their ideas and expertise, create meaningful value together, and transform feedback and mistakes into opportunities for learning and innovation — growing both professionally and personally, as individuals and as a team.

DUTIES

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the preparation, execution, and monitoring of Small Sat development projects from phase A to F. 

It will interface the main Company functions such as the technical, QA, procurement, marketing, administration, and finance.

The main activities will include:

• Development and Control of Integrated Master Schedule;
• Generation of the Project Management Plan;
• Generation of the Risk Management Plan;
• Definition of the technical and programmatic project risks;
• Identification and implementation of mitigation actions for each project risk;
• Management of the Critical Path and critical elements;
• Identification of the LLI and support the procurement function;
• Support to the QA implementation and control;
• Planning and attendance to progress/milestone meetings at subsystem/system level with the ARG team and the Client (in coordination with Technical Responsible);
• Generation of the Minutes of the Meeting;
• Support to proposals writing;
• Support to Contract Requirements Definitions with suppliers;
• Interface with the clients and suppliers;

• Update of the program actions database.

   

   

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or similar.

• At least 3 years of working experience.

   

   

REQUIRED EXPERIENCES & SKILLS

• At least 2 years of experience coordinating projects in the Space field as Project Manager and/or System Engineer.
• Flexibility and strong communication & team-working skills.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

   

   

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

• Knowledge of the ECSS
• Knowledge of SAP
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Project to manage project schedule, costs, and resources

WHY JOIN ARGOTEC?

• Opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a very innovative environment.
• Professional training and career development opportunities.
• Flexible working time schedule and a hybrid work policy.
• Monthly "Free-Day" - every second Friday: time off to dedicate to your family and/or hobbies.
• A diversified community that organizes extra-work and fun activities.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Our selection process is tailored to each role and includes at least a call with our Talent Acquisition Team, a technical evaluation, and a final in-person meeting. Your recruiter will share more insights during your first meeting with us!

At Argotec, we thrive on diverse perspectives and unique strengths. Your individuality could be the missing piece to our puzzle! Even if you don't meet every skill listed above, we encourage you to apply if you're passionate about the role and believe you can contribute to our team's success.

Our selection process is built on impartiality, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we actively encourage applications from individuals belonging to protected categories (Law 68/99). In the event of equal qualifications, priority may be given to candidates who meet these criteria.

At Argotec, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless – for instance – of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national origin.

Join us in a workplace where everyone belongs.

This announcement is aimed at both sexes, under laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and all nationalities, under legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03.