Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Within the Enabling Infrastructure & Processes workstream

• Coordinate milestone governance activities for his/her area of competence, ensuring cross-functional alignment and timely identifications of issues.
• Integrated planning management, liaising with the IMS manager (Integrated Master Schedule) and functional planners to maintain consistency of planning assumptions and provide visibility of critical paths and schedule risks.
• Coordinate capital investment planning and tracking activities, monitoring alignment between approved investments, spending profiles, and Program requirements.
• Lead the preparation of workstream operating cadences.
• Responsible for Program Control Board preparation for his/her area of competence
• Work in close coordination with the Advanced Program Manager to execute financial forecasting processes (QMI, Budget, Forecasts, etc.)
• Collaborate with the Program Risk Manager contributing to risks and opportunities identification, action planning, and status monitoring
• Support the Commercial team during preparation of the Price Investigation with MoD for his/her area of competence, providing schedule, cost, and program performance inputs as required
• Support Program/Gate internal reviews and Customer meetings

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering
• Proven experience in project planning, control, and financial metrics management
• Ability to quickly respond to and manage project changes
• Solid process discipline with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and data-driven mindset
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Availability to travel as required to support the business
• Eligibility to obtain security clearance from the Italian National Security Authority (security concerns that may lead to ineligibility are listed in Art. 37 of DPCM 6 November 2015, No. 5)
• Valid work authorization, in accordance with local regulations, is required
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Good knowledge of Aerospace industry and understanding of the Defense environment.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and methods
• Strong ownership, accountability, and ability to work autonomously
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams within a matrix organization

Why Join Us

At Avio Aero, people power our progress. That’s why we invest in an environment where you can develop professionally, feel valued personally, and enjoy a healthy balance between work and life. As part of the CCNL Metalmeccanico framework, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Performance-related bonuses and local bonus scheme.
• Flexible benefits platform with company contributions.
• Employee pension plan with company contribution.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Private complementary medical coverage.
• Sponsored canteen or meal vouchers where no canteen is available.
• Global wellbeing program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellbeing including Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition awards to celebrate service and achievements
• Local special agreements, discounts and special offers.
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family.
• Ongoing technical, leadership, and development training to help you build your career

Contract Level: CCNL metalmeccanico – Level B3

Salary range for this role: 49,125.00 - 73,687.00 EUR Annual + Performance-related bonus + PDR up to 6000 euro

Compensation will be defined within the published salary range, reflecting the candidate’s experience, developed skills, and overall alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

Join us!
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a culture of respect, where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Join us and be part of a team where your talent, ideas, and ambition can help shape the future of flight. Apply now and see your career take flight!

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