Senior Manager, Italy - Defense Systems & Ecosystem Development
Pubblicato il 02-08-2026 - 1100 Adi Italy in Assago
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Senior Manager, Italy & Defense Systems & Ecosystem Development
About the Role
We are seeking a senior Italian defense leader to establish and scale our in-region defense systems presence as we expand from semiconductor components into complete subsystems and solutions across radar, electronic warfare, communications, satcom, autonomous platforms, and precision sensing technologies. This individual will serve as the senior Aerospace & Defense representative for Italy and play a critical role in shaping our long-term growth strategy across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Aerospace & Defense growth strategy across Italy
- Align regional initiatives with global semiconductor and subsystem roadmaps
- Identify priority national defense programs and funding opportunities
- Serve as senior executive representative to Italian customers and government stakeholders
- Lead the establishment of a customer-facing collaboration and support laboratory in Milan, Italy
- Stand up secure IT and export-controlled infrastructure
- Execute ADI defense engagement model for ecosystem collaboration
- Oversee catalyst operations, budget, and local execution in a matrixed environment
- Technical staff at the site will report into global engineering functions.
- This role will oversee site activities, set execution priorities, and drive customer engagement.
- Establish relationships with ministries of defense, primes, and subsystem integrators
- Identify co-funded R&D; programs and public-private partnerships
- Ensure compliance with national security and export control requirements
- Scale responsibly while maintaining operational excellence
- Build trusted relationships with defense ministries and funding bodies
- Partner with universities, research institutions, and innovation clusters
- Position the company as a long-term Italian defense systems partner
Qualifications
- Italian national eligible for required security clearances
- 10+ years of leadership experience in Italy’s aerospace or defense industry
- Proven track record of building and scaling organizations or regional operations
- Established network across Italian defense ecosystems
Preferred
- Strong technical background in radar, electronic warfare, communications, satcom, autonomy, or precision sensing
- Experience operating in classified and export-controlled environments
- Prior experience standing up R&D; centers or collaboration labs
- Familiarity with Italian defense funding mechanisms and multinational programs
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to build and lead an Italian defense systems presence at scale.
You will shape regional strategy, influence next-generation architectures, and establish a long-term footprint in one of the world’s most important defense markets.
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
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Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 25% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
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