Geospatial Software Program Manager
Pubblicato il 29-09-2026 - Topcon Positioning Systems in Modena
Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.
Topcon is a tech company committed to delivering innovative solutions and fostering an inclusive, respectful, and transparent workplace. We believe in equal opportunities and fair pay practices.
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Geospatial Software Program Manager
LOCATION
Concordia sulla Secchia, Modena, Italy
WORKING MODEL
Remote within Italy, with regular office visits after onboarding
Shape the future of geospatial technology
Topcon is looking for an experienced Geospatial Software Program Manager to lead complex, international software programs across surveying and positioning solutions.
What You Will Do
- Lead end-to-end software programs, defining scope, objectives, milestones, schedules, deliverables and success criteria.
- Drive software release planning and execution, ensuring delivery against agreed priorities and commitments.
- Coordinate parallel workstreams across software, firmware, cloud, product, QA, UX and engineering teams.
- Manage dependencies across geospatial applications, GNSS technologies, correction services, cloud platforms and optical or scanner hardware.
- Identify program risks, issues and resource constraints, establishing effective mitigation and contingency plans.
- Lead program reviews, executive updates and critical issue escalations.
- Align globally distributed teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strengthen Agile practices, program governance,
delivery predictability and continuous improvement.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geomatics, Geodesy, GIS, Surveying or a related discipline.
- At least 7 years of experience in technical project or program management, including 3 or more years leading cross-functional software programs.
- Proven experience managing large-scale software programs and concurrent initiatives in multinational engineering organizations.
- Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle, Agile or Scrum methodologies, software architecture and modern development practices.
- Experience with cloud-based platforms and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps or equivalent.
- Ability to coordinate complex software ecosystems involving multiple products, platforms and technical dependencies.
- Professional working English at intermediate level or above.
- Experience in geospatial, GIS, surveying, construction technology, precision agriculture or GNSS-related industries is highly desirable.
- PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe, cloud or geospatial certifications are an advantage.
Working Conditions
- We offer flexibility in how and where you work, including both remote and hybrid options.
- To support collaboration and team connection, we ideally seek candidates who can travel to our Concordia office regularly, even if not on a daily basis
What We Offer
- €55,000 to €65,000 gross annual salary, depending on skills and experience.
- Variable premio linked to individual and company performance.
- Meal vouchers and flexible remote or hybrid working arrangements.
- Continuous learning opportunities and collaboration on global projects.
Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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