Job Description

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 a Market Intelligence and Strategic Positioning Specialist to drive the development of market insights and competitive analysis, supporting executive-level strategic decisions.

The role serves as a key integrator between data, strategic planning and product development, delivering a forward-looking view of market evolution across the global helicopter industry and adjacent emerging domains.

In addition to analytical responsibilities, the position acts as a strategic interface across functions, enabling alignment among key internal stakeholders, and fostering informed dialogue with external ecosystem players.

Activities

• Curate and synthesize insights from external sources and industry intelligence, contributing to the development and evolution of business intelligence tools.

• Analyze and interpret competitor performance and strategic moves, contributing to regular reporting and forward-looking assessments.

• Ensure quality, consistency, and accessibility of market data, ensuring accurate and timely sharing of key information across the organization.

• Conduct and structure market research on global trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics, translating findings into actionable insights.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of mid-long term demand forecasting models for helicopters (civil/parapublic and military), and emerging platforms.

• Support the assessment of market evolution, providing key inputs to strategic initiatives and business opportunities.

Requirements - Profile & Skills

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics or other STEM disciplines (MBA is a plus).

• 5-8+ years of experience in market intelligence, strategy or business analysis in complex/industrial environments (aerospace is a strong plus).

• Strong expertise in market modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis.

• Ability to synthesize large datasets into clear strategic narratives and to connect market insights to business implications and decisions.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Python, Power BI or similar tools is a plus.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with exposure to senior leadership.

• Ability to operate in cross-functional and international environments.

• Good written and spoken English communication skills (B2 or above).

• Coordination of cross-geography teams, ensuring alignment and integration across regional activities.

WHAT WE OFFER
Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.
Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.
Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.
• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment category: White-collar employee
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• 13th-month salary
• Performance bonus linked to business results
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills
• Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
We look forward to receiving your application: please submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date.

How does the selection process work?
Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted.
Selected candidates will take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the relevant Business function.
At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative.

Seniority:

Primary Location:

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa

Additional Locations:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working: