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Leonardo Worldwide Corporation is seeking a Chief Architect for the GCAP Joint Venture HQ, responsible for leading the architecture function in a multinational defense program. The role requires extensive experience in solution architecture with a focus on digital engineering and modular systems, along with exceptional leadership capabilities.
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Job Summary
The Head of Architecture serves as the senior technical authority accountable for defining Edgewing's next-generation digital architecture within the GCAP Joint Venture.
This role requires leading a cross-functional team to ensure seamless integration of digital engineering, secure collaboration, and platform interoperability across three nations.
The successful candidate will establish an outcome-oriented governance model and chair the Architecture Review Board to drive architectural coherence in PLM, ERP, and cloud systems.
Matching Summary
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Leonardo Worldwide Corporation is seeking a Chief Architect for the GCAP Joint Venture HQ, responsible for leading the architecture function in a multinational defense program. The role requires extensive experience in solution architecture with a focus on digital engineering and modular systems, along with exceptional leadership capabilities.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
15+ years solution architecture experience
Modular open systems architecture design
Zero Trust security principles implementation
Digital engineering environment expertise
TOGAF or MoDAF/NAVAF framework knowledge
Nice-to-have
Multinational joint venture governance experience
Export control and sovereignty compliance
Experience with Chief Engineer collaboration
SAFe Architect certification preferred
Trilateral programme background
Key Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
Italian citizenship required
English C1 language proficiency
15+ years in complex multidisciplinary digital programmes