Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Business Unit, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for both the civil and military aviation.

The Global Combat Aircraft Programme is aimed at developing a sixth-generation fighter main platform and relevant adjunct/unmanned platforms.

A large cooperation is being constituted to launch the pre-development and development activities. In this frame Avio Aero is working with national and international partners to build the power and propulsion system framework.

In this scenario, as GCAP International Partnership Development you will support the International Project Business Manager in continuously coordinating the activities with the international partners Rolls-Royce, IHI and with Bae Systems and MHI as needed. You will liaise with all the involved functions to ensure the respect of this programme requirements and adequate reporting to Italian MoD.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the business project execution, including cross-functional coordination of engineering, commercial, legal, IT in coordination with Programme Management team and all required functions

• Be a focal point for IHI and Rolls Royce on the project, facilitating the relationship for the initiative duration, driving issue resolution, ensuring actions follow-up and participating in International Programme Management reviews

• Help the development of short, medium and long term Project plans

• Coordinate internally and with the international partners the agendas

• Monitor the agreed international Project KPIs to evaluate progresses

• Support the International Risk Management activities and related mitigation actions

• Assist the Development of the international Programme Management Plan and Operating Models that will form the basis of the future Delivery Construct, in coordination with internal functions

• Support the development of International Statement of Works in close coordination with internal functions

• Lead international activities that will foster an improved trilateral working environment and sustainability aspects

• Understand security requirements and related implications

• Plan and track the timely availability of required export licences with international partners

• Support the building of internal reporting to Senior Leadership team

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• Aerospace industry knowledge and understanding of the Defence development activities environment

• Previous experience in project management, skilled in working and influencing a cross functional team in a matrix organization

• Planning and organizational skills; ability to quickly respond to and manage project changes and critical path activities to meet deadlines

• Good in developing a network and influence stakeholders

• Good risks management and problem solving skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with international partners

• Understanding of project scheduling; ability to manage critical path activities to meet deadlines

• Basics of project business case

• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support the Business (25%)

• Fluent in English and Italian languages

• Work Visa and Italian citizenship, according to local regulation, are required

Desired Characteristics

• Strong process oriented culture

• Take in charge, self-government and self-determination

• Advanced planning and organizational abilities, through standardized approach and tools

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits platform

• GE Aerospace share plan

• Life and injury insurance

• Medical coverage

• Employee assistance program

• Employee special awards (service and recognition)

• Local special agreements and discounts

• English and languages training for you and one member of your family

• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No