Project Manager

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Project Manager to join their Mk2 Radar Team in Edinburgh. This role involves managing diverse work packages, ensuring customer satisfaction, and coordinating with a multi-functional team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in business or engineering and experience in project management. You will lead projects from development to production, fostering effective communication and planning. With flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Flexible benefits including private healthcare

Access to 4000+ online courses

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects across various lifecycle phases.
• Ability to lead small to medium engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Support management of IPT Project Engineering Leads and functions.
• Monitor and control project activities and costs.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join the Mk2 Radar Team to support management activities across a variety of work packages and Programme forums.

The role requires close liaison with both the incumbent Project Managers and wider Integrated Project Team (IPT), which comprises a large, multi-site, cross-functional team of engineers and professionals from across the business. The role may also occasionally involve Work Package management as required by the Project.

Maintaining customer satisfaction through the timely provision of data to the complex Customer stakeholder community is vital for project success. Effective planning and management of team performance, along with adherence to schedule and cost constraints, are also key responsibilities.

What You Will Do As a Project Manager

1. Support the Lead Project Manager in managing IPT Project Engineering Leads and various internal functions including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Planning, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial.
2. Assist Project Engineering Leads with Work Package Management and risk identification related to budget and schedule.
3. Support the management of complex projects within the programme.
4. Manage smaller projects within the programme directly.
5. Coordinate with the Planning Function to ensure work package status accurately reflects current performance against planned cost and schedule.
6. Monitor and control all project activities and costs, implementing corrective actions as needed.
7. Participate in project risk reviews, ensuring risks and opportunities are addressed and their impact on performance assessed.
8. Assist in managing the transition from development to low rate initial production.
9. Support management reporting for Multi-Discipline IPT and Sub-contract activities, including project performance reviews and action management.
10. Promote knowledge sharing and establish clear success criteria for IPT members, utilizing strong communication and planning skills.
11. Manage and report on IPT activities, including representing the IPT at Project Performance Reviews.
12. This role is primarily office-based using display screen equipment but requires occasional presence in Laboratory & Manufacturing environments.
13. Expected on-site presence is about 3 days a week at the Edinburgh site.
14. Periodic travel within the UK and abroad, with overnight stays as required.
15. Support bid and proposal generation within short timescales.

What We Need From You

Essential requirements

• Typically educated to degree level, preferably in business or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Project Management across various phases of the project lifecycle.
• Experience or interest in leading small to medium engineering teams through transition from Development to Production.

Desirable attributes

• Experience in engineering, procurement, or finance functions.
• Strong relationships with supply bases.
• Awareness of Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Configuration Control processes.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, work package management, and cost control.

Security Clearance: Must be eligible for full security clearance. More info at UK Gov Website.

Life at Leonardo

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements, making a career at Leonardo accessible and rewarding.

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi days
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options
• Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and various employee networks
• Discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, Workplace ISA, and more
• Access to 4000+ online courses via Coursera
• Referral bonuses and management-level bonuses

For full benefits details, visit our website. Leonardo is a global high-tech company in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, headquartered in Italy with over 45,000 employees worldwide, including 7,000 in the UK.

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive and feel safe.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and be part of Leonardo’s future. Join us and develop your skills!

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type: Hybrid Working