ELI - CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Pubblicato il 24-10-2026 - LEONARDO in Samarate
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 Contract Management Specialist.
Mission:Advice PM about all the contractual aspects during the entire life cycle of the project, formulating any contractual changes and supporting the PM in evaluating KPIs.
Activities:Support Risk Managers to identify contract risksSupport the analysis of clients requirements during the bidding phaseSupport the evaluation of the contract requirements to evaluate technical and economical feasibilitySupport the definition of the High Level schedule based on contractual milestoneSupport the definition of the High Level budget based on contractual requirementsCreate the Work Order RequestInteract with the client during the contract signatureParticipate to the first project meeting to start the activitiesIdentify of the contractual milestone,
including those related to paymentsSupport the definition of the revenues plan and perform the creation into the company toolSupport the analysis of contractual requirementsMeasure initiatives performances through predefined KPIsParticipate in meetings with the project team to discuss project evolution/trend and performancesSupport the definition of corrective actions to guarantee the adherence to project planParticipate in meetings with the client to discuss project performances/criticalities or delays (PMR/SAL)Support to analyze changes required by the clientNegotiate with client in terms of contractual requirements and/or revenues expectedCollaborate to review Budget (related to financial aspects) and create a new baseline to measure the performanceCollaborate, if necessary, to manage transportation activities (including certification management…)Support the management of licensing (import / export).
Guarantee the coordination with the competent divisional Legal OU after the signing of the contract and support, if requested the drafting of the contract and its amendments (also during the negotiation phases)Identify suitable preventive and corrective actions (concerning debt collection, formulating and negotiating any contractual changes) contributing, as well, to prices revisions.
Provide support in the management of disputes with the client in case of complaints or failure to satisfy the contractual agreementRequirements:
· Degree in Economics or Engineering preferred
· Ability to analyze contractual requirements and understand their technical and economic impacts
· Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and revenue management concepts
· Good knowledge of the Office package, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
· Knowledge of English (B2 level or higher)Soft skills
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
· Good communication and interpersonal skills, including with customers
· Ability to work in a team and interface with different stakeholders (PM, legal, finance, customer)
· Problem-solving attitude and results orientation
· Organizational skills and ability to manage prioritiesNice to have
· Experience in structured or multinational environments
· Experience, even minimal, in contract negotiation activitiesWHAT
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 premio 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 positi