Project Manager

Job Description:

Your Impact:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager on a large, world class Surveillance radar programme. 

The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to support the Senior Project Manager and/or Programme Manager by leading an IPT to successfully deliver Seaspray Customer Projects

Main objectives of the role are to ensure Customer satisfaction, minimise business risk, manage the day-to-day activities of the wider IPT and maintain project costs/schedule within approved budgets.

What you will do as a Project Manager

• Full financial responsibility and reporting (to Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager) for assigned Customer Projects
• Lead the IPT on day-to-day activities.
• Monitor accuracy of resource management and coordinate with planning to maintain accurate SAP plans.
• Work with the Planning function to ensure the accuracy of the forward load and milestones within SAP.
• Support Lifecycle Management framework that governs the operation of the IPT.
• Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of Customer reviews and internal project reviews.
• Complete risk and opportunity studies using Leonardo risk processes to project risk exposure
• Support production FRACAS and MRB process

What you'll bring:

• First and foremost we’re looking for drive, enthusiasm and an ability to multi-task
• Proficient on SAP - experience of planning and project management elements useful.
• Breadth of understanding in all parts of lifecycle and experience in some stages.
• Basic knowledge and experience of Project Management practices

Experience in developing and maintaining internal/external Customer and Supplier relationships

• Evidence of ability to work independently.
• Good financial acumen
• Good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with ability to influence decision making
• Adept at managing conflicts within IPT
• As part of this role you may travel to supplier and customer locations, as required by the business with some international travel expected

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.

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.

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.

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Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid