SPZ - Project/Program Manager

Job Description:

Leonardo is an international industrial group, among the world's leading companies in Aerospace, Defense and Security, which creates multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, the United States, and operates in 150 countries also through subsidiaries, joint ventures and shareholdings. A protagonist of the main strategic programs at a global level, it is a technological and industrial partner of Governments, Defense Administrations, Institutions and companies.

Within the Space Division we are looking for a Project/Program Manager, for our office in Campi Bisenzio (FI).

The person will be responsible for managing the program respecting deadlines, costs and quality standards, satisfying the specific requests of the client with active involvement in all phases of the Program Life Cycle.

The person will carry out the following activities:

• Planning of Program activities (scope, schedule and budget);

• Monitoring and control of Program activities;

• Master Schedule management and update;

• Management of internal progress meetings with the cross-functional project team (Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Commercial);

• Preparation of Progress Reports and support for Progress Meetings/working meetings/reviews with the client;

• Support for internal progress meetings with the Planning and Finance functions of the business line;

• Management of project risks, ensuring a rapid and effective solution to any problems that may arise;

• Ensure control and monitoring of the progress of work, evaluation of applicable process KPIs, also through the definition and implementation of necessary corrective actions.

Educational qualification:

• Technical master's degree (preferably Aerospace, Electronic, Mechanical, Management Engineering or Physics)

Required level of experience:

• Expert: at least 3 years of experience in the role

Technical skills and knowledge:

• Knowledge of the main tools for managing complex projects (WBS, EVMS, Risk Management)

• Ability to draft documentation (Statement of Work, Technical Notes, Progress Reports, Minute of Meeting)

Behavioral competencies:

• Team building

• Effective communication

• Proactivity

• Ability to work for multiple objectives

• Results orientation

• Problem Solving

• Time and deadline management

Language skills:

• English (minimum B2 level)

IT skills:

• Knowledge of Office Automation Tools (MS Office, PowerPoint, MS Project)

Other:

• Availability for both national and international travel

Seniority: Expert

Primary Location: IT - Firenze - Campi Bisenzio

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid