RINA is currently recruiting for a Junior Project Manager - Cybersecurity to join its office in Genoa, Rozzano or Rome within the Aerospace & Defence Operations Efficiency Division.

Mission

The Junior Project Manager is responsible for leading projects, overseeing project teams, and acting as a key contact between the company, staff, and subcontractors to ensure successful project completion. This role focuses on high-value projects, ensuring delivery aligns with company objectives and timelines.

Key Accountabilities

Business Development and Pre-Sales:

• Support ore definition of strategic cybersecurity technological partnerships;
• Translate of customer needs in consulting services (regulatory compliance, cyber security solution design and in-service management) and/or licensing solutions;
• Consult with technical departments in the estimation of effort;

Project Execution:

• Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, creating a roadmap for successful project execution;
• Manage resources, timelines to maintain alignment with project goals;

Resource Management:

• Engage with department leads to ensure resources are available when needed;
• Engage technology partners for license acquisition;

Client and Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as a contact for client communication, managing expectations and building trust;
• Act as a liaison between project teams and senior leadership, facilitating information flow and alignment;

Financial Oversight:

• Control project budgets, analyzing financial performance and adjusting spending as required;
• Prepare financial reports and projections, ensuring leadership is aware of budget impacts;
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, proactively managing costs to maintain profitability;

Risk and Quality Management:

• Oversee risk management processes, identifying, prioritizing, and addressing risks;
• Ensure quality standards are met by establishing control measures and conducting regular checks;
• Lead root cause analysis for any project issues, implementing corrective actions where necessary.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Master's Degree in Cyber Security or Computer Engineering

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity with a technical sales role within a project setting, ideally with exposure to cross-functional teamwork;
• Specific experience in managing cybersecurity technologies partners. Knowledge of Tenable and Splunk technologies is preferred;
• In-depth knowledge of security services (Governance, Risk & Compliance, Vulnerability Management, SOC/SIEM);
• Familiarity with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, IEC 62443, and regulations;
• Professional project management certifications are highly desirable (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or similar).
• Good understanding of project lifecycle management, including requirements gathering, risk management, quality control, and change management;
• Ability to manage contracts, clients, and vendor relations;
• Fluent in Italian and highly proficient in English.

Competencies

• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.