Francesco Leanza

Experience

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  Finmeccanica

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2012

  Configuration Management
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  Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2018

  Senior Project Leader Configuration Control
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  Airbus

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  Configuration Management Officer for Orbital Payloads Program

  Configuration Management for microgravity payload program and life-support systems for terrestrial and human spaceflight.

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  Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2024

  C#4 Task Manager

  The Task Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the contractual C#4 Tasks including all associated technical, commercial, qualification and configuration management aspects of the delivery. The Task Manager works with all internal Eurofighter work streams, EF Partner companies (EPCs) delegates and the Customer (NETMA) representatives to properly manage C#4 Projects required for a change / modification during the complete E2E process from project initiation to embodiment preparation according to the applicable EF processes. As Project Manager he discharges the deliveries related to the allocated Task Proposals/ Tasks (Product) by leading the cross-functional team. The job holder is the primary contact for the NETMA project/task manager. Show less

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  Airbus Defence and Space

  Jul 2024 - now

  Programme Manager EF ILS/ISS Export Kuwait

  Within the Eurofighter program, I am responsible for Airbus Defence & Space GmbH for the Program Management of all the aspects related to Integrated Logistic Support and In Service Support for the Kuwait Customer.In detail, my main activities are the following:• Secure and expand Combat Services business with Kuwait• Building business development and program management skills• Providing service solutions for the Kuwait program• Design, development, production, installation, commissioning of Airbus service elements for Kuwait• Operate, maintain and repair Airbus support elements for Kuwait • Manage and deliver additional contract offerings for ILS and ISS services as well as Kuwait-specific performance enhancements•Timely, cost- and quality-oriented program and contract management, which is awarded and carried out by the Airbus competence centers together with the respective partners and/or subcontractors• Interface management with PCO, Eurofighter GmbH and Airbus internally regarding all aspects of ILS and ISS services for Kuwait• Interface to other Airbus PCO export campaigns and other existing Airbus export contracts ILS and ISS• Suggest, develop and implement program/product strategies to the customer• Ensure that all program/project objectives (product quality and delivery times, financial targets, including profit and loss) are met, while reviewing the company's commitments to customers Show less