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Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Project Manager - Defence & Government Business

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNerviano, Italy

About the Job

Requirements

  • A STEM degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Proven experience in Project Management or as a Technical Project Leader is required.
  • Knowledge of project management and planning methodologies is required.
  • Ability to manage highly complex projects is required.
  • Ability to analyze and define requirements, including technical requirements, and estimate and negotiate effort is required.
  • Ability to analyze risks and opportunities and identify appropriate actions is required.
  • Understanding of contractual frameworks and their implications for customer contracts and supply-chain management is required.
  • Knowledge of procedures and tools for planning and managing the active and passive lifecycle, such as SAP, is required.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including the ability to perform complex data processing, is required.
  • Knowledge of project management tools, such as Microsoft Project, is required.
  • Experience managing projects in one or more of these areas is required: application migration to cloud, Secure by Design, or ACN frameworks and cybersecurity regulations.
  • English proficiency at B2 level is required.
  • Availability for short- to medium-term domestic travel is required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure program and project objectives are achieved, operational milestones are met, contractual agreements are respected, and results meet quality requirements, supporting trusted relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Independently manage the economic and financial aspects of program and project assignments, monitor project progress during business execution, coordinate with company stakeholders, and agree on corrective actions with the Business Line Manager to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.
  • Support business-winning activities and identify or develop new business opportunities aligned with Business Area Strategy and customer needs.
  • Independently manage internal and external resources, including preparing capacity plans.
  • Ensure compliance with company processes and report operational and financial management results using dedicated monitoring metrics.
  • Support the appropriate formulation of propositions in coordination with the relevant teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Project or Service Management certifications are desirable, such as PMI-PMP, ITIL, or PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner.

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Founded
2022

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