Technical Program Manager
Pubblicato il 25-10-2026 - Confidential in Firenze
We are a global technology group delivering digital reality solutions that combine sensor, software and autonomous technologies. Our solutions help customers across infrastructure, construction, mining and manufacturing turn data into actionable intelligence, improving efficiency, productivity, quality and safety. Within the group, our business develops advanced sensor and radar-based monitoring technologies, with a strong focus on innovation and an international, collaborative culture.
Role & Purpose of the Position
The Technical Program Manager acts as the focal point for project activities and is responsible for the planning, execution, and control of assigned projects. Within the company organization, a project is primarily aimed at developing a new product, encompassing both hardware and software solutions, to be released to the market and incorporated into the division’s product portfolio.
The role requires strong leadership and independent decision-making capabilities to guide the project team, ensuring that schedule, cost, and quality objectives are achieved while maximizing product functionality and aligning outcomes with company goals.
The Technical Program Manager coordinates a multidisciplinary project team that includes R&D; hardware and software development teams, as well as Procurement, Production, Technical Service, Operations, and other functions. In this role, the Technical Program Manager identifies the best solutions and trade-offs among the different requirements raised by the various stakeholders, driving the project toward the most effective outcome for the company, the product, and the surrounding ecosystem.
The role works closely with the Project Leader,
a Chief Engineer responsible for defining the overall solution to be developed through a holistic approach that addresses all product requirements.
The Technical Program Manager collaborates with the R&D; Director and Product Management Directors in defining the company’s product roadmap, assessing running project timelines, priorities, and resource allocation across ongoing initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate project activities in accordance with plans, budgets, and company processes, implementing the necessary actions to achieve the objectives
Verify the completeness and clarity of the initial input documentation to set up the project
Prepare the project plan, coordinating the project team in determining the Work Breakdown Structure, developing and maintaining the project plan and the schedules for project activities; in this, be responsible for maintaining the company reporting tool
Identify project risks and assess their impact, across the whole duration of the project, maintaining the team focus on the most critical tasks
Update project cost estimates and forecasts, managing financial aspects of projects, including invoice issuance monitoring
Manage relationships with company functions such as R&D;, Product Management, Procurement and Production as the main ones, ensuring the best “internal customer” satisfaction by providing updates on project progress, critical issues, corrective actions, and negotiating any scope changes
Coordinate Project Milestone Meetings, preparing relevant documentation, assigning ownership of the deliverables according to the company innovation process, and driving the team to the pass of the milestones until the completion of the project
Product Life Cycle is not within the responsibilities of the role
Qualifications / Experience
Proven experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary programs within industrial groups
Experience dealing with technical suppliers, supervision of system integration processes
Knowledge of project planning, project control, and risk management tools and methodologies
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership attitude
Computer Skills
Proficient competence in Microsoft Office.
Preferred knowledge of Gantt tools such as Wrike, MS Project, OpenProject.
Preferred knowledge of agile tools such as Atlassian Jira/Confluence or similar platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in technological industries producing devices such as sensors, including software, electronic and mechanical components
Experience in mechanical or electronic engineering
Education
Master’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Language
Fluent Italian. Good written and spoken English, with the ability to work effectively in an international environment.
Travel Requirements
Availability for occasional domestic and international travel to Company locations, suppliers, partners, test sites.
What We Offer
Salary range of €47,000 – €52,000 gross per year, depending on experience
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, backgr