Job Description
We are looking for a talented and passionate Project Manager at Leonardo in Luton, working in the EW Line of Business.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK. This role is part of the EW Combat Air Line of Business within the Electronics Division of Leonardo. The Division designs, builds and manufactures complex electronic systems and services for the global defence market.
Your Impact
* You’ll join a team developing test solutions to support development project as well as projects to modernising the current Production test equipment infrastructure
* Project Management (circa £100m Development & Production Test and Upgrade projects)
* Managing the relationships with multiple stakeholders UK MoD, BAES, EuroDASS Workshare Partners and Internal business departments
* Ensuring the project strategies remain aligned with the overall programme strategy
* Managing all procurement of development and production test platforms
* Generation and presentation of multiple metric reports as requested by the business or the customer
* Generating a SAP monthly CSR and presenting to the business
* Ensuring accurate estimates for proposed work are provided and that sufficient contingency is applied
* Ownership of the Project budget, monitoring the expenditures and costs throughout the financial year
* Point of contact for the Purchaser, Customer and Workshare Partners
What You’ll Bring
* Experience using project control methodologies and risk management.
* Proficient on SAP/Primavera Tool for planning and project management elements.
* Breadth of understanding in all parts of lifecycle and experience in some stages.
* Ability to influence internal stakeholders, using data and analysis to support line of reasoning.
* Typically meets the knowledge and experience competency levels of Project Manager (Entry) or PMO Officer as defined by the APM Competency Framework.
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: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
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.
Location and Contract
Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
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