IT Applications Lead

Job Description: Salary Range: £50,000 - £70,000 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact The Value Chain Management (VCM) Programme is a major digital transformation initiative within Leonardo UK’s Electronics Division and a key component of the Future Factory strategy. Its objective is to strengthen our digital capabilities and improve effectiveness and efficiency across the entire product lifecycle—enhancing supplier engagement, optimising procurement and commercial processes, and integrating external supply chains into operational delivery. We are seeking an Implementation Specialist with hands on experience deploying and configuring Procurement and Commercial toolsets—particularly SAP Ariba, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, and supplier collaboration platforms. The successful candidate will support the technical implementation, integration, and lifecycle management of both established and emerging toolsets, working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers through remote and on‑site collaboration. Key Responsibilities Support configuration, upgrade and integration development across SAP Ariba, Azure environments and associated platforms. Validate technical components and configuration including APIs, interfaces, data flows and middleware integrations. Provide technical input into test planning and environment readiness. Identify, manage, and resolve technical risks, dependencies, defects, and issues. Work with suppliers and internal technical experts to confirm technical feasibility and solution integrity. Support the Programme Manager with technical planning, estimation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Produce and maintain high-quality technical specifications, integration documentation, and build guides. Assess technical impacts of change and ensure safe, controlled implementation across environments. Build strong relationships with programme stakeholders to support successful outcomes. What you’ll bring Proven hands-on experience in Supplier collaboration and management toolsets such as Agiloft Contract Lifecycle Management, SAP Ariba and Supplyon. Experience in implementing end-to-end integration architectures. Strong understanding of data migration principles, and data quality controls. Strong understanding of software deployment lifecycle and configuration management. Knowledge of secure information classification (e.g., Official and Official Sensitive ) and its impact on technical design, configuration, and data flows. Experience supporting solutions across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments, including SAP ERP, middleware, and APIs. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multivendor, multistakeholder environment. Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude, insights to other Procurement Platforms and willingness to learn. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Basildon Additional Locations: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Employee-Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid