
Leonardo is one of the strategic industrial partners - together with British BAE Systems and Japanese Mitsubishi Heavy Industries – in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), aimed at the development and production of a next-generation air system, defined as a ‘system of systems’. Used for multi-domain defence operations, the system is characterised by a ‘core platform’ connected with other piloted and uncrewed peripheral adjunct systems.
The programme, one of the most challenging and futuristic in the Aerospace and Defence industry, will lead the technological revolution that will shape the sector over the next fifty years. It is aimed at strengthening the technological and industrial sovereignty of the involved countries, because it focuses on identifying and making available innovative enabling technologies that will ensure the generational leap, producing positive returns, as well as economic and social progress for the partners’ countries, benefitting the new generations.
The people who will work on this programme will have the opportunity to embark on a professional growth path in an international and technologically advanced environment
We are currently looking for a candidate to cover the role of Deputy SMS Manager
The role requires the willingness to be assigned abroad and to relocate to UK for two year period
Job PurposeTo manage and govern the organisationalSMS in accordance with relevant standards.
Role Responsibilities
support the implementation and oversight of the operation of the JV Organisational Safety Management System (SMS).
The Deputy SMS Manager shall ensure:
1. Acts as SMS Manager when SMS Manager is absent.2. Assists the SMS Manager in administering the SMS as per the SMS Manager Role Responsibilities. ·3.Manages specific SMS activities assigned by SMS Manager.·4. Chair SAG if required. 5.Engineering or appropriate equivalent qualifications (STEM) (e.g. BEng / BSc / MSc) with suitable experience within 6. Aviation Design Organisation 7. Suitable training around SMS development and implementation8. Suitable Security clearance (e.g. UK = DV / Italy = NOS / Japan = Tokuhi)Qualification:·Engineering or appropriate equivalent qualifications (STEM) (e.g. BEng / BSc / MSc) with suitable experience within Aviation Design Organisation ·Suitable training around SMS development and implementation
Suitable Security clearance (e.g. UK = DV / Italy = NOS / Japan = Tokuhi
Skills and Experience
·Some Knowledge and / or Experience of Safety within a product or platform area·Some Knowledge and / or Experience of establishingoperating a Safety Management System, ideallyincluding cross-functional·Some Knowledge and / or Experience in Safety Management and SMS implementation·Some Knowledge and / or Experience with Regulation and theirapplication to the Design and Through Life Organisations e.g. ICAO / EASA / Military Authority / FAA or similar·Personal Skills - Effectivecommunicationprogramme management / facilitation & collaborationAnalytical and Problem solving·Awareness of Human Factors as it relates to the implementation of an SMS
What we offer
Engagement, enhancing skills, looking after people’s wellbeing, health and safety are the cornerstones of our company culture. We work every day to create an inclusive and stimulating work environment, in which everyone can reach their full potential and contribute to the company’s growth and the sustainable development of the communities in which we operate. What are we offer? • Fixed remuneration commensurate with the experience and level of the selected resource, accompanied by rewards related to business results; • Opportunities for training and continuous updating of professional skills and soft skills; • Work-Life Balance: We promote the right balance between private and professional life based on hybrid and flexible working formulas; • Wellness: we put the economic, physical, social and psychological well-being of our people first, offering multiple solutions close to their needs.
We apply CCNL per l’Industria Metalmeccanica Privata e della Installazione di Impianti. Working with us you will be able to continuously face new challenges and high technological experiences constantly increasing competencies and knowledge.
WHAT WE OFFER:
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Primary Location:
IT - Roma - Via Faustiniana
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Contract Type:
Permanent
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Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S.
With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.
In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €17.8 bn, new orders for €20.9 bn and invested €2.5 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digitalisation and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide.
Stefano Pontecorvo has been the Chairman since 9 May 2023 and Roberto Cingolani has been the CEO and General Manager since 9 May 2023.
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