Job Description
A Product focused Manufacturing Project Manager is required within the Combat Air IPT (Integrated Project Team) to take ownership of products within Operations.
The role will cover all aspects of Product and Project Management including management of manufacturing hardware to stock, support to securing product funding and input to roadmap governance, contract reviews, Risk Management, Lifecycle Management, and Financial Management.
Your Impact
As a Manufacturing Project Manager you will:
* Manage and plan all manufacturing activities required for successful delivery.
* Management and identification of product dependency.
* Product risk and opportunity management.
* Achievement of product delivery to schedule, cost and quality.
* Lead the manufacturing input into bid activities for new business.
* Manage internal and external stakeholders/customers relationships.
* Internal reporting to IPT Lead and/or Sector VP.
* Presentation at Sector and Line of Business performance reviews to present product summary status.
* Ensure adherence to company's Lifecycle Management (LCM) as required and tailored to specific needs.
* Internal liaison with Capability Managers to help define Product Roadmaps.
* Liaison with Functional groups to ensure projects are appropriately resourced to achieve successful execution.
* Accountability for contract and project milestone delivery.
What You Will Bring
* Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplined teams (including, but not limited to Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Planning, Manufacturing and Operations).
* Demonstrated experience with complex programmes, preferably in an Aerospace / Defence industry environment.
* Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project planning, scheduling, work package management, sub-contract management and cost control.
* Degree qualified or equivalent, preferably in an Engineering discipline.
* Expectations of an office based role (3 days a week), using display screen equipment, working full time hours, in a demanding environment.
* Travel in the UK and potentially abroad, possibly overnight stays.
* Ability to work in a challenging environment, often to tight deadlines.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
Additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Benefits
* Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
* Company-funded pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
* Eligibility for bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
* Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Referral programme offering financial reward.
* Flexible benefits up to £500 annually for private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
* Flexible working hours with hybrid options.
Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
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