As NPI Military Program Business Operations Leader you will report to the NPI Program Director and will support him in coordinating the cross-functional NPI Military Program Leadership Team (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, IT, and Streamline Program Managers).
The main responsibilities of this role are to define program priorities, manage reporting to the Company’s Senior Leadership Team, and ensure that standard work, operating rhythm, and KPI/bowler-based performance management are applied across all program streamlines.
A substantial part of the role is to support the Program Business Leader in managing escalations with international partners and in preparing meetings with external stakeholders.Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities
Design, development and deployment of program governance model
Direct responsibility of Program Integrated master plan as well as risk management activities.
Flight Deck operating system implementation at program level (SQDC, MOR, WOR, DM as applicable), as well as processes standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead the Program Weekly Operating Rhythm (WOR) as well as CEO Monthly Operating Rhythm (MOR) preparation in close coordination with Streamline leaders and Functional leaders.
Chair Avio Aero Program’s PCB (Program Control Board)
Lead overall Program Financials as well as related operating cadences jointly with Program Finance leader
Partnering with commercial functional leader to ensure outstanding customer relationship, new contracts acquisitions and program budget continuity.
Owns the Business Plan (BP) updating
Design, Develop and implement proper KPIs, processes and tools to support program governance
Develop strong and trusted relationship with Partner Companies to allow program execution in accordance with Customer requirements.
Leads the Program Business Operations Team (Program Business Operations Leader deputy, Risk Manager and Enabling Infrastructures and Processes Readiness Advanced Programme Manager)
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of Program Reports for both internal use and consortium stakeholders.
Manage the flow-down of requirement changes (after Change Control Boards)
Ensure Infrastructures and Processes readiness in line with the Program Integrated Master Schedule
Master’s degree in Engineering
Solid experience in project management, including planning, prioritization, risk management, and advanced problem-solving
Proven ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix organization, interacting effectively at all levels, including top management
High level of proactivity, ownership, autonomy, and determination, with a strong capacity to manage and quickly adapt to project changes
Strong communication skills, able to escalate critical issues at the right level with a clear sense of urgency and to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Good knowledge of Company processes and organization, with a Lean Practitioner background and sound financial acumen in managing key metrics
Good understanding of the aerospace industry and familiarity with the defense environment
Fluent in written and spoken English
Willingness to travel as needed to support the business
Availability to travel as needed to support the Business
Italian only Citizenship
Eligible to be security cleared by the Italian National Security Authority (security concerns that can lead to a determination of ineligibility are listed in art. 37 DPCM 6 November 2015 n.5)”
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.
Life and injury insurance.
Private medical cover.
Employee assistant 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.
Company car and fuel card.
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 InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Engineering
- Solid experience in project management including planning, prioritization, risk management, and advanced problem-solving
- Proven ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix organization and interact with top management
- High level of proactivity, ownership, autonomy, and ability to adapt to project changes
- Strong communication skills; escalate critical issues appropriately and build effective stakeholder relationships
- Lean practitioner background and good knowledge of company processes and organization
- Sound financial acumen in managing key metrics and leading program financials
- Good understanding of the aerospace industry and familiarity with the defense environment
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Willingness and availability to travel as needed to support the business
- Italian citizenship (Italian only Citizenship)
- Eligible to be security cleared by the Italian National Security Authority
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.
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