Job Description: Leonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space.
With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland and the US.
It also operates 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.
Within the GCAP Joint Venture, in the GCAP Technical Leadership UO, we are looking for a Delivery Manager – Vendor Management for GCAP HQ in Reading (UK).
The Product Delivery Manager – Vendor Management is accountable for the successful delivery of vendor-provided products and services that enable digital engineering capabilities.
The role ensures that all vendor deliverables meet contractual obligations, agreed roadmaps, schedules, and quality standards, driving performance and compliance throughout the delivery lifecycle.
This position focuses on end-to-end delivery execution , including contract governance, SLA monitoring, and vendor performance management through structured rating and reporting mechanisms.
The Manager is responsible for cost optimization and ensuring value for money, while maintaining alignment with programme objectives and enterprise standards.
The role also supports toolset selection and technology evaluations in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring vendor solutions integrate seamlessly into the overall architecture.
By enforcing vendor management guidelines and maintaining strong relationships,



the Delivery Manager ensures timely, compliant, and high-quality delivery from external partners, mitigating risks and enabling operational excellence across the supply chain.
Key Capability Accountabilities and Objectives Objectives Product Delivery · Hybrid working model; · Employment status: Executive-level employee; · Permanent contract with Italy as the base location; · The role includes a secondment of at least two years to Reading, the headquarters of the Joint Venture (JV); · 13th-month salary; · Performance premio linked to business results; · Annual welfare benefits worth €250; · Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, covering both technical and soft skills; · Well-being initiatives: we place great importance on the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people, offering solutions tailored to their needs.
The Company reserves the right to determine the employment grade and compensation package based on objective criteria identified during the selection process, taking into account the selected candidate's seniority, experience, and the requirements of the role, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable laws and regulations.
How does the selection process work ?
Following the application review process, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be shortlisted.
Selected candidates will first take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team to assess motivation and soft skills, followed by a technical interview with the hiring team.
At the end of the selection process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of the outcome.
Seniority: Senior

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