ELI - Technology & Innovation specialist

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.

For our Helicopters Division we are looking for Technology & Innovation Specialist.

Site: Cascina Costa di Samarate (Varese)

Reporting to Technology & Innovation (T&I) Roadmaps within R&D, the candidate will support the development and execution of Divisional Product & Technology Innovation Plan.
This role offers the successful candidate exposure to edge technology developments across different areas (such as AI, Autonomy, Electrification, Advanced Materials…) with a comprehensive view over Division’s roadmaps and future developments, within an international environment.

The main activities are the following:

• Developing the Helicopters Division’s Product & Technology Innovation Plan (PTIP), in coordination with other Division departments, and with Leonardo Corporate;
• Governing the execution of Innovation Management process through the collection and prioritization of Technology & Innovation initiatives and related harmonization / integration within the Divisional Product Technology & Innovation Plan (PTIP)
• Coordinating the establishment and implementation of the Division’s technological roadmaps, with the support of senior technical managers, subject-matter experts and other relevant stakeholders (internal and external) liasoning with all division’ functions across Geographies (IT, US, UK, DE, PL);
• Developing and coordinating internal T&I network
• Contributing to and/or managing specific T&I projects;
• Supporting design and implementation of activities aimed at improving T&I Culture & Education across the Division, and guarantee T&I support to internal and external Communications.

• STEM degree
• Technology savvy and keen on knowing the latest advancement in the innovation sector
• Solid analytical skills
• Strong Microsoft office skills (Excel, ppt, power BI is a plus)
• Fluent English both written and spoken

• Proactive, motivated, creative and takes initiative willing to innovate.
• Excellent communication skills including presentation and active listening.
• Capable to build relationships and managing stakeholders in an international environment.
• International mindset
• Entrepreneurial attitude

Familiarity with innovation management processes, knowledge on budgeting, cost control analysis & planning, systemic view, strategic thinking, previous experience in aeronautical world or technical environment, knowledge of external funding framework of research.