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.
We are an innovative industrial company operating in a highly technological and international environment.
To support the growth of our programs and ensure the successful achievement of project milestones, we are looking for an
Engineering Planner
to join our Engineering organization within the "E&I; Planning, Control & Performance Analysis" Area based in Cascina Costa.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Technical Area/Discipline Technical Planner who will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and coordinating engineering activities, supporting Engineering Managers and Technical Leaders in achieving program objectives in terms of schedule, cost, and quality.
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
Providing
comprehensive support for planning, budgeting, and performance analysis
Working closely with Heads of Technical Areas / Disciplines, they:
aggregate
demand requests
ensure
alignment
between
platform / program plans
and
Technical Area / Discipline plans




They assist System Engineers / Chief Projects and Heads of Technical Areas / Disciplines in:
monitoring
and
forecasting
program / platform planning
conducting
schedule
and
cost variance analyses
identifying
critical paths
and
potential issues
Proactively managing
Technical Areas / Discipline saturation issues
or
plan unfeasibility
They
propose recovery actions
and
report criticalities and risks
to E&I; Planning, Control & Performance Analysis Management, contributing to the optimization of project performance and ensure the execution of agreed Baselines within Technical Area / Disciplines
Requirements
Mandatory Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Management Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Knowledge of project planning and scheduling methodologies
Experience with planning tools such as Microsoft Project
Experience with MS Office suite
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Good command of the English language, both written and spoken
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in project planning
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
Knowledge of SAP
Familiarity with product development processes
Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA) are considered an advantage
Required Competencies
Planning and organizational skills
Analytical thinking and data-driven decision making




Problem-solving mindset
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work within multidisciplinary and international teams
Results-oriented approach and ability to manage multiple priorities
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 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 position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.
Seniority:
Primary Location:
IT - Varese - Cascina Costa
Additional Locations:
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working:
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