Job Description:

Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses.

Within the Customer Support Services & Training area, we are looking for a Project Management Specialist for our office in Sesto Calende (VA).

Initiatives typically managed by project managers are:

- Custom Services are the main business products or connected to products already purchased by the Customer in the first supply. These products are characterized by a low level of standardization and their delivery need the integration of several functions' contribution.

- Ordinary configurable products are characterized by a certain degree of standardization, which benefit from an existing industrial system in which the supply chain is largely defined, and the industrial footprint is already structured to meet the demand. They do not require specific management methods imposed by Customer requirements and they are offered in a standard configuration or in a limited set of different configurations that do not induce high complexity in management.

- Complex developments and initiatives are characterized by a significant degree of innovation and / or a low degree of standardization and classified as basic according to the Management - Complexity (based on technical complexity, multidisciplinary and articulation of the supply chain), Strategic Impact and Full Life Cost.

(This list of projects type is indicative and for reference)

Support Risk Managers to identify contract risks

Analyze clients requirements during the bidding phase

Evaluate the contract requirements to evaluate technical and economical feasibility

Support the IP manager in evaluating and defining the strategy for the management of the IP assets generated during the projects, including their eligibility for Tax rebate program (i.e. Patent Box)

Define the High Level schedule based on contractual milestone

Define the High Level budget based on contractual requirements

Manage the advance provision activities to start purchasing processes in advance of the contract effective date (if needed)

Identify the initiative cluster, based on Leonardo internal procedure

Request to create the Project/Program WBS

Organize the first project meeting to start the activities

Define the WBS structure, OBS and identification of the SoW to engage functions

Define the forecasting configuration for items without contract associated

Manage the advance provision activities to start purchasing processes in advance of the contract effective date

Define the revenues plan and perform the creation into the company tool

Support the analysis of contractual requirements

Define the product configuration

Support the definition of the Integrated Project Schedule

Support the definition of the time-phased (cost planning) resources/material allocation and associated costs

Coordinate the project activities during each periods

Organize meetings with the project team to discuss project evolution/trend and performances

Define corrective actions to guarantee the adherence to project plan

Organize meetings with the client to discuss project performances/criticalities or delays (PMR/SAL)

Collect changes required by the client (if needed)

Evaluate the new requirements to evaluate technical and economical feasibility

Negotiate with client in terms of requirements and/or revenues expected

Support the update of the integrated schedule including new activities and milestones (including RfA/Delivery plan)

Review Budget (related to financial aspects) and create a new baseline to measure the performance

Conduct internal dry run of the final System/Product/Service to verify the adherence to contractual requirements

Conduct dry run with the client (at Leonardo facilities) to verify the adherence to the contractual requirements (Factory Acceptance Test)

Manage transportation activities (including certification management, schedule of the activities, packaging, …)

Manage and coordinate the installation activities at client site

Conduct dry run with the client (at Client facilities) to verify the adherence to the contractual requirements (Site Acceptance Test)

Seniority

Junior: 1–3 years of experience

Requirements:

Master Degree in Engineering or related field
 

Language skills:

Excellent command of English, at B2/C1 level

Soft Skill:

Customer oriented

Ability to work in team

Problem solving oriented

Excellent communications, listening and interpersonal skills

WHAT WE OFFER

Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.

Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.

Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.

• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment category: White-collar employee
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• Gross annual salary (RAL) / salary range: €32,731.92 – €43,000
• 13th-month salary
• Performance bonus linked to business results
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills
• Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

We look forward to receiving your application: please submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date.

How does the selection process work?

Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted.

Selected candidates will take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the relevant Business function.

At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative.

Seniority:

Junior

Primary Location:

IT - Sesto Calende

Contract Type:

Permanent

Total Base Pay Range:

€32,731.92 – €43,000

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid