TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER – SPACE EARTH OBSERVATION F/M

Position Description.
CGI globally is a leading ICT company with professionals working in 40 countries.
We have the presence, expertise and complete IT services to meet clients’ business needs anywhere, anytime and to offer our professionals challenging and rewarding careers.
At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals.
As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership.
All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.
From our office in the town of Frascati (Rome), CGI Italy helps scientists and entrepreneurs in processing Space Earth Observation data using cutting edge IT technologies to streamline big data analytics.
Thanks to Space application and services, we can extract information from satellite data offering solution in several domains including weather, geographical survey bringing value in different sectors like health, transportation, government, agriculture, maritime, oil and gas, trading, finance and insurance.
Earth Observation gives us the possibility to monitor our Planet Earth and to investigate several challenges the humanity is facing like climate change, the Earth’s natural resources and you, can be part of our team as a Technical Project Manager – Space Earth Observation.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
- Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards in the Earth Observation domain.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, and scope, ensuring alignment with organizational and client expectations.
- Serve as the primary contact point for Earth Observation projects, maintaining effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
- Develop detailed project plans, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Earth Observation experts, data scientists, software developers, and clients.
- Work closely with clients to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction with project deliverables.
- Proactively manage and resolve conflicts arising from competing priorities within the project team and with external stakeholders.
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks strategically to align with project goals.
- Manage project milestone review process ensuring on time and high quality of the deliverables.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative project team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Contribute actively to business development, by developing good relationships with the customers and supporting the analysis of bids opportunities.
- Stay current with advancements in Earth Observation technologies and methodologies, applying best practices to project execution.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
- Excellent communication skills (English), with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop project plans, allocate resources, and track progress against milestones.
- Financial project management, ensuring delivery with budget, scope, timeliness, managing payment milestones, revenue generation, profitability.
- Proven experience (3+ years) as a Technical Project Manager, specifically in Earth Observation projects.
-Solid understanding of remote sensing technologies, satellite imagery, and geospatial analysis - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Desirable qualifications - Familiarity with IT Big Data and Cloud domain, e.
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parallel and distributed processing, containers and container orchestration - Familiarity with OGC standards - Familiarity with ECSS Standards - Familiarity with AI technologies - PMP or other project management certifications Technical environment.
- API Services - DevOps - English - Kubernetes and Helm - Networking (L7/L4) - Public, Private or Hybrid Clouds - Shell or Python Scripting This is a permanent contract position with the possibility to do part of the work activity in smart working.
You will have the opportunity to work in challenging international projects on space technologies.
Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world.
No unsolicited agency referrals please.
Skills.
API Technlogies Cloud Computing DevOps Kubernetes Network Python Shell Script What you can expect from us.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
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Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life.
That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees.
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value.
You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last.
You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
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