Senior Manager, Italy - Defense Systems & Ecosystem Development - analogdevices

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Senior Manager, Italy – Defense Systems & Ecosystem Development

About the Role

We are seeking a senior Italian defense leader to establish and scale our in-region defense systems presence as we expand from semiconductor components into complete subsystems and solutions across radar, electronic warfare, communications, satcom, autonomous platforms, and precision sensing technologies.

This individual will serve as the senior Aerospace & Defense representative for Italy and play a critical role in shaping our long-term growth strategy across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Italy Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the Aerospace & Defense growth strategy across Italy
• Align regional initiatives with global semiconductor and subsystem roadmaps
• Identify priority national defense programs and funding opportunities
• Serve as senior executive representative to Italian customers and government stakeholders

Catalyst Lab Development

• Lead the establishment of a customer-facing collaboration and support laboratory in Milan, Italy
• Stand up secure IT and export-controlled infrastructure
• Execute ADI defense engagement model for ecosystem collaboration
• Oversee catalyst operations, budget, and local execution in a matrixed environment

Technical staff at the site will report into global engineering functions. This role will oversee site activities, set execution priorities, and drive customer engagement.

Regional Collaboration

• Establish relationships with ministries of defense, primes, and subsystem integrators
• Identify co-funded R&D programs and public-private partnerships
• Ensure compliance with national security and export control requirements
• Scale responsibly while maintaining operational excellence

Ecosystem & Government Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with defense ministries and funding bodies
• Partner with universities, research institutions, and innovation clusters
• Position the company as a long-term Italian defense systems partner

Qualifications

Required

• Italian national eligible for required security clearances
• 10+ years of leadership experience in Italy’s aerospace or defense industry