Senior Manager, Italy – Defense Systems & Ecosystem Development

What You'll Do

• 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 Proven track record of building and scaling organizations or regional operations Established network across Italian defense ecosystems Preferred Strong technical background in radar, electronic warfare, communications, satcom, autonomy, or precision sensing Experience operating in classified and export-controlled environments Prior experience standing up R&D centers or collaboration labs Familiarity with Italian defense funding mechanisms and multinational programs Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to build and lead an Italian defense systems presence at scale.
• You will shape regional strategy, influence next-generation architectures, and establish a long-term footprint in one of the world’s most important defense markets. #LI-RW1 For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S.
• Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S.
• Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
• As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
• We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
• Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 25% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days