Overview
Leonardo is a global leader in aerospace, defence and security, headquartered in Italy, with around 53,000 employees worldwide, including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. We are looking for a Project Risk Manager to support our Business Areas, working across programmes and projects at all stages of the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
* Support Risk Management on both Bid and Live Projects within the Business Area
* Identify and support appropriate Risk and Action Owners
* Manage the Identification of risks (Threats and Opportunities), using Leonardo’s Meta‑Language
* Manage the Evaluation of Risk Exposure (Probability and Cost, Schedule and Performance Impact)
* Advise on appropriate Treatment strategies for risks, in line with Leonardo’s Risk Appetite Matrixes
* Support development of Treatment action plans, ensuring they are time bound
* Work with Planners to ensure treatment actions and contingencies are costed into the schedule
* Analyse the post‑treatment residual risk value using Monte‑Carlo analysis
* Manage progress of Treatment action plans
* Support the contingency setting and management process, including compliant release of contingencies
* Preparation of risk data for business area reviews and Corporate Reporting.
* Update and ensure the accuracy of the Risk Data within the Risk Register or System
* Ensure the Project Classification is completed and maintained
* Facilitate Monthly Risk Reviews
* Support our Project Controls Function in delivery Schedule Risk Analysis reporting
* Support ad hoc requests from customers and/or Central Risk Function
Qualifications
* Risk Management Experience within Projects and Programmes
* Good organisational skills, demonstrated through ability to plan, prioritise and time manage
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Highly numerate with experience of estimating (Cost & Schedule)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to challenge and present at Management level
* Skilled in negotiating and influencing techniques
* Ability to lead workshops and present technical details to large teams of people with confidence
* Motivational and creative individual with the ability to deliver high levels of business and personal performance
* Pro‑active, dynamic individual with proven stakeholder management skills
* High competency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
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, potentially 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
* Time to Recharge – generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
* Secure your Future – award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* Wellbeing – free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
* Performance – all employees at management level and below are eligible for a bonus scheme.
* Continuous Learning – free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Referral – financial reward through our referral programme.
* Perks – spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
* Flexible Working – flexible hours with hybrid working options; part‑time opportunities can be discussed for this role.
Locations
Primary location: Southampton, GB. Additional locations: Basildon, Luton – Cap. Green 300.
Employment
Contract type: Permanent. Working style: Hybrid (remote and on‑site).
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