Scientific Projects Exploitation

Package Description

Joining Serco Italy’s amazing team offers:

• Competitive Salary 
• Great career opportunities 
• Corporate Benefits Package
• International environment
• Possible hybrid work

Job Introduction

In Europe, we work closely with our customers to deliver custom-made and specialized services across International Organizations, Space, Immigration, and Defence. We provide tailored services for various public sector bodies including European Institutions, the Belgian and German Defence, the European Space Agency, and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Our expertise spans IT services, Facility Management, Space Research, and Operations.

We’re looking for a Scientific Projects Exploitation to reinforce the team in our Italy office!

We look forward to meeting you! 

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the service manager, the Partnerships & Ecosystem Manager (DestinE), you will play a pivotal role in managing and developing the DestinE partners ecosystem. You will be responsible for building strategic partnerships, coordinating technical and scientific collaborations, and ensuring the ecosystem thrives as a hub for innovation and impact. This role requires a blend of experience in stakeholder management, technical understanding, and strategic thinking to drive the adoption and uptake of DestinE Platform.

Ecosystem Growth & Partnership Development

• Identify, engage, and onboard new partners (academia, industry, government, NGOs) to expand the DestinE ecosystem.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with DestinE’s mission and objectives.
• Lead outreach initiatives to promote DestinE’s capabilities and foster collaboration across sectors.

Community Engagement & Support

• Act as the primary point of contact for ecosystem participants, addressing inquiries and facilitating collaboration.
• Organize and lead workshops, webinars, and working groups to foster knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Gather and analyze feedback from partners to continuously improve the ecosystem’s value proposition.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with technical, scientific, and operations teams to ensure the ecosystem supports DestinE Platform ecosystem.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop materials that highlight the ecosystem’s successes and opportunities.

Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, computer science, geospatial technologies, business administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in ecosystem development, partnership management, business development, or community management, preferably in tech, climate, or scientific sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse organizations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with fluency in English (additional European languages are a plus).
• Technical aptitude: Comfort with discussing Earth Observation or geospatial technologies (no deep technical expertise required, but the ability to engage with technical teams is essential).
• Experience in climate tech, digital twins, earth observation, or sustainability initiatives.
• Familiarity with EU-funded projects or international collaborations.