EU Program - External Funding Manager

Job Description Summary

The job position refers to role of External Funding Manager in the Avio Aero ATO organization.

The role objectives will be:
• the coordination and the submission of applications to National and/or European funding calls, in the Civil and Military fields
• the execution of National and/or European External Funding contracts, including the coordination of extended consortia with Industries, Universities, SMEs, Start Ups in case of contractual leadership by Avio Aero

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

The External Funding Manager will be responsible for the:

• External Funding contracts Coordination and Management
• consortium coordination (in case of contractual leadership by Avio Aero)
• prime counterpart in relationship with the Contract Coordinator (in case of contract not led by Avio Aero)
• dialogue with the External Funding Authority (eg. European Commission, National Ministries, Regional/Local authorities)
• projects content and timing alignment with strategic needs and target, in close collaboration with the System/Program Leaders
• interaction with supporting functions (Global Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Commercial) to fulfil the contractual obligations and to guarantee the program execution
• grants flow maximization, thru contract operative management (Budget, M&D, Cost claiming and ex-post audit, GAM amendments, ...),
• dissemination and communication support, including active participation to conferences in representation of Avio Aero
• IP strategy implementation support
• compliance with the External Funding and the internal GE regulations and procedures
• contribute, together with the System/Program Leader and the Operation Leader, on CFD/Resources planning, tracking and reporting
• adoption of monthly/weekly/daily rhythms and related KPIs to monitor performance, proactively identify risks and gaps and implement dedicated actions
• promotion of lean initiatives to improve processes and tools
• promotion and preparation, up to submission, of new funding opportunities, in collaboration with the External Funding and Government Relationship teams
• consolidation of the involvement of the other European GE Aerospace entities and the Research Network (E-TDC, European Technology Development Clusters) in External Funding opportunities, in collaboration with the EU External Funding Focal and the E-TDC Leader
• representation of Avio Aero in R&TD National and European boards

• Master's degree in Engineering or Business Economics
• Proven experience in Program Management roles, in particular related to Research and Technology Demonstration initiatives
• Knowledge of External Funding contracts
• Knowledge of Lean methodology and tools
• Familiarity with aviation industry
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Fluency in Italian and English

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

• 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