Supply Chain Security Risk Management Tool Lead Specialist - Programma Gcap

La posizione è aperta all’interno del team di Leonardo.**Job Description:**Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world’s leading players in Aerospace, Defense, and Security, specialized in multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With over 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, including through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and investments. A key player in major global strategic programs, Leonardo is a technological and industrial partner for governments, defense administrations, institutions, and businesses.Leonardo is one of the strategic industrial partners in the GCAP (Global Combat Air Program), alongside the UK’s BAE Systems and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. This program aims to develop and deliver a next-generation air system, defined as a “system of systems.” Used for multi-domain defense operations, the system will feature a “core platform” connected to other peripheral systems, or “adjuncts,” both manned and unmanned.This program, one of the most ambitious and forward-thinking in the aerospace and defense industries, will drive the technological revolution that will define the sector for the next fifty years. It is a challenge aimed at strengthening the technological and industrial sovereignty of the participating countries, as it focuses on identifying and making available enabling technologies that will ensure a generational leap. These technologies will generate positive returns, contributing to the economic and social progress of the entire nation, benefiting future generations.Those working on this program will have the opportunity to access a career growth path in an internationally competitive and technologically advanced environment.Within the Joint Venture constituted for the realization of the GCAP Program, we are looking for a **Supply Chain Security Risk Management Tool Lead Specialist for the GCAP Headquarters located in Reading (UK).****OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:**The Supply Chain Security Risk Management Tool Lead Specialist oversees current and emerging cyber, physical, personnel, and information risks impacting multinational supply chains, including external threats and supplier-related vulnerabilities. Such risks can compromise procurement processes and supply chain continuity, with potential significant impacts on missions and the Program.The role leads the development and continuous improvement of the supply chain security risk management tool, enabling proactive, real-time, and effective risk mitigation through data-driven insights.Activities are carried out under the direction of the Supply Chain Security Manager, ensuring alignment with the security management plan.**RESPONSIBILITIES:**The resource will be part of the Supply Chain Security & Product Integration function for the JV and will report directly to the Supply Chain Security Manager Operations.**TASKS:*** Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the supply chain security risk management tool, based on data-driven requirements.* Define the functional and security requirements of the tool, collaborating closely with stakeholders, including the Security and IT teams.* Manage the entire lifecycle of the tool, from the initial concept phase and small-scale pilot development to full launch and evolutionary updates.* Systematically identify and assess risks related to supply chain security, in accordance with higher-level policies and standards, using the data available in the risk management tool.* Support the maintenance of supply chain visibility and supplier mapping, leveraging the tool's data and coordinating with the internal supply chain security assurance team.* Develop and maintain processes, guidelines, and training materials to ensure effective use of the tool within the organization and with suppliers.* Coordinate with internal supply chain security teams and related organizations to integrate the tool's outputs into broader risk management and assurance activities.* Monitor the tool's performance, data quality, and user engagement, promoting continuous improvements based on feedback and evolving security needs.* Support security incident response activities, providing competent teams with timely data and reports available through the risk management tool.* Manage documentation related to the tool's governance, security aspects, and operational procedures.**REQUIREMENTS:****Education:****Essential Requirements:*** Diploma or equivalent qualification in the security field.* Suitability and willingness to obtain DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance.**Preferred Requirements:*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification/experience in the security field.**Seniority:**Expert**Soft Skills:****Essential Requirements:*** Strong stakeholder management skills, with proven experience in communicating with senior management across various functions, both internal and external.* Ability to make pragmatic decisions and to operate in close collaboration with the business.* Proven problem-solving skills (forward, lateral thinking) applied to complex issues.* Ability to build trusting relationships at all levels of the organization.* Good written, verbal, and presentation skills.* Teamwork attitude.* Ability to independently manage one's own project responsibility areas, with full awareness of individual responsibilities.* Work experience in multilateral and multicultural environments.**Preferred Requirements:*** At least 3 years of professional experience consistent with the purpose of the role and key responsibilities.* Strong people management skills.* Ability to influence business decisions, making a significant contribution to the development of policy and organizational approaches.**Language Skills:** English C1Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world’s leading players in Aerospace, Defense, and Security, specialized in multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With over 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, including through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and investments. A key player in major global strategic programs, Leonardo is a technological and industrial partner for governments, defense administrations, institutions, and businesses.Leonardo is one of the strategic industrial partners in the GCAP (Global Combat Air Program), alongside the UK’s BAE Systems and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. This program aims to develop and deliver a next-generation air system, defined as a “system of systems.” Used for multi-domain defense operations, the system will feature a “core platform” connected to other peripheral systems, or “adjuncts,” both manned and unmanned.This program, one of the most ambitious and forward-thinking in the aerospace and defense industries, will drive the technological revolution that will define the sector for the next fifty years. It is a challenge aimed at strengthening the technological and industrial sovereignty of the participating countries, as it focuses on identifying and making available enabling technologies that will ensure a generational leap. These technologies will generate positive returns, contributing to the economic and social progress of the entire nation, benefiting future generations.Those working on this program will have the opportunity to access a career growth path in an internationally competitive and technologically advanced environment.**JOB TITLE:**Within the GCAP Joint Venture Security, we are looking for a Supply Chain Security Risk Management Tool Lead Specialist for GCAP HQ in Reading (UK).**JOB PURPOSE:**The Supply Chain Security Risk Management Tool Lead Specialist addresses current and emerging cyber, physical, personnel and information security risks to multinational supply chains—including external threats and supplier-related vulnerabilities. These risks may disrupt procurement and supply continuity, with potential significant impact on missions and the Programme. The role leads the development and improvement of the supply chain security risk management tool, enabling proactive, real-time and effective risk mitigation through data-driven insights. Activities are conducted under the direction of the Supply Chain Security Manager, ensuring alignment with the security management plan.**RESPONSIBILITIES:**The role will be part of the Supply Chain Security & Product Integration function for the JV and will report directly to the Supply Chain Security Manager.**OBJECTIVES:*** Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the supply chain security risk management tool based on data-driven requirements.* Define functional and security requirements for the risk management tool, collaborating closely with stakeholders including Security and IT teams.* Manage the tool’s lifecycle from initial concept and small-scale pilot development through full-scale launch and ongoing enhancements.* Identify and assess comprehensive risks related to supply chain security in accordance with higher-level policies and standards, using the risk management tool’s data.* Support the maintenance of supply chain visibility and supplier mapping by leveraging data from the risk management tool, coordinating with the internal supply chain security assurance team.* Develop and maintain processes, guidance, and training materials to enable effective use of the risk management tool across the organisation and with suppliers.* Coordinate within the internal supply chain security teams and related organisations to integrate tool outputs into broader risk management and assurance activities* Monitor tool performance, data quality, and user engagement, driving continuous improvements based on feedback and evolving security needs.* Support security incident response activities by providing relevant teams with timely data and reports available from the risk management tool.* Manage documentation related to the tool’s governance, security, and operational procedures.**REQUIREMENTS:****Qualification:****Essential Qualifications:*** Diploma or equivalent security related qualification* The ability/willingness to obtain DV security clearance**Desirable Qualifications:*** Bachelor degree or relevant security equivalent qualification/experience**Seniority:****Soft Skills:****Essential requirements:*** Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of communicating with senior leadership across multiple functions internally, and externally* Ability for pragmatic decision making / ability to work with the business* Proven problem solving (forward, lateral thinking) credentials in relation to complex issues* Capacity to build trustful relationships on all levels of the organisation* Good written, verbal and presentation skills* Ability to work within a team* Manages own areas of responsibility on a project and understands areas of personal responsibility* Work experience in multilateral and multicultural environments**Desirable requirements:*** At least 3 years of work experience related to job purpose and key accountabilities* Strong people management skills* Has an influence and impact on business decisions, making a significant contribution to development of policy & approach**Language Skills:** English C1**Seniority:**Esperto**Primary Location:**IT - Roma - Via Montello**Contract Type:**Permanent**Hybrid Working:**Ibrido