Job Description:

Leonardo is an international industrial group, among the main global realities 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.

Leonardo is one of the strategic industrial partners of the GCAP (Global Combat Air Program) program, together with the British BAE Systems and the Japanese Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, aimed at the development and implementation of a new generation air system, defined as a “system of systems”. Employed for multi-domain operations in the defense sector, the system will be characterized by a “core platform” connected with other peripheral “adjuncts” systems, piloted and unpiloted.

The program, one of the most challenging and futuristic for the aerospace and defense industry, will guide the technological revolution that will characterize the sector over the next fifty years. A challenge aimed at strengthening the technological and industrial sovereignty of the countries involved, because it aims to identify and make available those innovative technologies, called enabling technologies, which will ensure a generational leap, generating positive returns and economic and social progress for the entire country system, benefiting new generations.

The resources who will work within this program will have the opportunity to access a professional growth path in an international and technologically advanced context.

As part of the Joint Venture established for the implementation of the GCAP Program, we are looking for a Supply Chain Security Risk Management Tool Lead Specialist for the GCAP Headquarters located in Reading (UK).

THE POSITION PROVIDES FOR A PERIOD OF DETACHMENT AT THE READING (UK) HEADQUARTERS FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 3 YEARS

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Supply Chain Security Risk Management Tool Lead Specialist oversees current and emerging cyber, physical, personnel and information risks impacting multinational supply chains, including external threats and supplier-related vulnerabilities. Such risks can compromise procurement processes and supply chain continuity, with significant potential impacts on missions and the Program.

The role leads the development and continuous improvement of the supply chain security risk management tool, enabling proactive, real-time and effective risk mitigation through data-driven insights.

The activities are carried out under the direction of the Supply Chain Security Manager, ensuring alignment with the security management plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The resource will be part of the Supply Chain Security & Product Integration function for the JV and will report directly to the Supply Chain Security Manager Operations.

TASKS:

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the supply chain security risk management tool, based on data-driven requirements.

• Define the functional and security requirements of the tool, collaborating closely with stakeholders, including the Security and IT teams.

• Manage the entire life cycle of the tool, from the initial concept phase and small-scale pilot development up to full launch and evolutionary updates.

• Systematically identify and evaluate risks related to supply chain security, in accordance with higher-level policies and standards, using the data available in the risk management tool.

• Support the maintenance of supply chain visibility and supplier mapping, leveraging tool data and coordinating with the internal supply chain security assurance team.

• Develop and maintain processes, guidelines and training materials to ensure effective use of the tool within the organization and by suppliers.

• Coordinate with internal supply chain security teams and related organizations to integrate tool outputs into broader risk management and assurance activities.

• Monitor tool performance, data quality and user engagement, promoting continuous improvements based on feedback and evolving security needs.

• Support security incident response activities, providing relevant teams with timely data and reports available through the risk management tool.

• Manage documentation relating to tool governance, security aspects and operational procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational Qualification:

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in security.

• Suitability and willingness to obtain DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance.

Preferential Requirements:

• Three-year degree or equivalent qualification/experience in security.

Seniority:

Expert

Transversal Skills (Soft Skills):

Essential Requirements:

• Solid stakeholder management skills, with proven experience communicating with senior management across different functions, both internal and external.

• Ability to make pragmatic decisions and work closely with the business.

• Proven problem-solving skills (prospective and lateral thinking) applied to complex problems.

• Ability to build trusting relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Good written, verbal and presentation communication skills.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Ability to independently manage one's areas of project responsibility, with full awareness of individual responsibilities.

• Work experience in multilateral and multicultural contexts.

Preferential Requirements:

• At least 3 years of professional experience consistent with the purpose of the role and main responsibilities.

• Strong people management skills.

• Ability to influence business decisions, contributing significantly to the development of policies and organizational approaches.

Language skills: English C1

What do we offer?

• Our collective labor agreement of reference is the CCNL for Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation;

• Working method: Hybrid;

• Contractual category: Employee;

• Contract type: permanent;

• Salary range: 43,000 - 58,000 € RAL

• Thirteenth month;

• Bonus linked to Business results;

• Welfare vouchers worth 250 euros per year;

• Opportunities for training and continuous updating of professional skills and soft skills;

• Well-being: we place the economic, physical, social and psychological well-being of our people first, offering multiple solutions close to their needs.

The company reserves the right to carry out evaluations regarding the level of classification and the economic proposal, based on objective criteria that emerged during the selection process and in coherence with the seniority of the identified candidate and the position, in compliance with the principles of equity, transparency and equal opportunities provided for by current legislation.

How does the selection process work?

Following the collection of applications, the CVs most in line with the required requirements are evaluated and identified.

Selected candidates undergo an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, motivational and aptitude, followed by a technical in-depth interview with the Business.

At the end of the process, feedback is returned to the person, both in case of a positive and negative outcome.

Seniority: Expert

Primary Location: IT - Rome - Via Montello

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid