Job Description
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced project manager to lead one of our Laser Projects from advanced development through to full rate production delivery.
You would be working within the Advanced Lasers IPT in the Advanced Targeting Sector of RATs at Crewe Toll, Edinburgh. We design, deliver and support a portfolio of advanced laser products across an expanding international customer base.
You will have the opportunity to learn from and influence the existing project management community within the IPT, promoting best practice and continuous improvements that will challenge and evolve your personal leadership skills.
What You Will Do
As part of an established team and customer requirement, you shall be responsible for
- Owning and evolving the project business case, maximising the business benefits and customer satisfaction.
- Primary interface with the Customer’s project organisation, supported by Commercial and Technical Leads as necessary.
- Leading the multi-disciplinary team across all phases of project execution.
- Owning and evolving the integrated project schedule to deliver the contractual and business commitments.
- Managing the project costs within approved budgets.
- Managing bids for any changes in project scope.
- Capturing and managing risks or opportunities impacting performance, time or cost requirements.
- Capturing and resolving issues impacting performance, time or cost requirements.
- Management information reporting of project progress and performance to internal and external stakeholders through established forums.
- Adherence to business processes, security and lifecycle governance requirements.
- Contributing to employee feedback (Glint Survey) analysis and implementing action plans to address identified areas of weakness.
What We Need From You
You shall be able to demonstrate competencies commensurate to the Lead Project Management role, in particular
- Demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively and build good working relationships throughout the team, supporting functions, senior management and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrating a results focused attitude with attention to detail on the enablers and blockers influential to project success.
- Demonstrating self-motivation to get things done and to influence others.
You shall ideally be degree qualified in an engineering or business related discipline complimented by an Association for Project Management (APM) professional qualification or equivalent.
You shall have proven experience of project management roles ideally in the Leonardo or Defence equipment environment, in particular
- Experience of project estimating and planning in line with company practices.
- Experience of financial monitoring, control and reporting in line company practices.
- Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams and influencing supporting functions and stakeholders.
- Experience of SAP project and production systems, understanding how to update and interrogate underlying SAP data.
- Understanding of project security controls.
- Understanding of export compliance regulations.
You really must have
- Explain what a successful candidate looks like
- Describe skills that are required
- Describe types of experience required
- Soft skills required to ensure culture fit
It would be nice if you had
- Skills that are nice to have
- Experience that is a nice to have
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
- Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
- Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
- Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
- Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.
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.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location
GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type
Hybrid Working
Hybrid