Project Planning & Control Manager – SHM and Structural Digital Twin

• Reports to: COO (Chief Operating Officer)
• Area: Structural engineering – SHM (Structural Health Monitoring) and Digital Twin
• Experience level: mid-senior (4–7 years)
• Contract type: to be defined
• Workplace: Pescara (PE), Italy, ASDEA offices. Smart working will be considered at a later stage after onboarding.

Purpose of the role

ASDEA is looking for a Project Planning & Control Manager to join its Engineering area, focusing on projects involving structural monitoring (SHM) systems and structural Digital Twins.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning the complex projects assigned and steering their progress, highlighting issues that may affect the achievement of contractual objectives, suggesting solutions and coordinating the technical resources involved in project delivery. The role reports directly to the COO.

Main responsibilities

• Project planning: define the operational plan of the complex engineering projects assigned (activities, timing, milestones, required resources), in line with the contractual objectives agreed with the client.
• Progress control: constantly monitor project progress against the plan, checking compliance with time, cost and quality and the achievement of contractual milestones.
• Project team coordination: motivate and coordinate the technical resources involved in project delivery so that they meet the plan, fostering collaboration between the technical functions involved.
• Variance management: promptly identify any deviations from the plan and propose/implement corrective and recovery actions.
• Reporting: prepare periodic, structured reports to the COO on the progress of the project portfolio under management.
• Client interface: in coordination with the technical project managers, handle planning and progress matters with the client.
• Continuous improvement: contribute to defining and refining internal tools, methods and procedures for project planning and control.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Management or related).
• 4–7 years’ experience in planning and managing complex engineering projects, preferably in infrastructure/structural engineering.
• Knowledge of the main project management tools and methods (WBS, schedules, risk and variance management).
• Knowledge of/experience in SHM (Structural Health Monitoring) and/or structural Digital Twins is welcome.
• Good command of project planning and control tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera P6 or equivalent).
• Good written and spoken English.
• A project management certification (e.g. PMP, IPMA) is a preferential qualification.

Soft skills

• Leadership and the ability to motivate and coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, including without direct reporting lines.
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation and stakeholder management skills (client, internal team, suppliers).
• Decision-making autonomy, proactivity and results orientation.
• Methodological rigour, precision and commitment to meeting contractual obligations.
• Excellent communication skills, towards both management and technical teams.

Success indicators for the role

• Meeting the planned schedules and budgets for the projects under management.
• Percentage of milestones and contractual objectives achieved within the timeframes agreed with the client.
• Timeliness and quality of reporting to the COO.
• Effectiveness of coordination and collaboration within the project team.