Lead PM - Typhoon RADAR Support

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in Aerospace and Defence is seeking a Lead Project Manager for their Typhoon Support Enterprise team in Edinburgh. You will lead cross-functional teams focused on enhancing operational performance for Typhoon RADAR support. Ideal candidates will have significant project management experience and the ability to foster teamwork in complex engineering environments. This permanent position offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave with flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health support

Bonus scheme for employees

Free online courses

Flexible benefits spending

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management.
• Ability to unite and motivate teams.
• Experience in complex engineering or defence environments desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Typhoon RADAR Support Integrated Product Team.
• Drive operational performance focusing on efficiencies.
• Act as the main contact for the product support roadmap.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Data-driven planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Overview

Your impact

Do you want to play a key role in sustaining one of Europe’s biggest defence programmes? As a Lead Project Manager within our Typhoon Support Enterprise team, you will be at the centre of ensuring operational excellence for Typhoon RADAR support across multiple customers. Based in Edinburgh, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive performance, efficiency, and innovation, while shaping the future of our support strategy.

What you will do as Lead PM – Typhoon RADAR Support

• Lead the cross-functional Typhoon RADAR Support Integrated Product Team (IPT), ensuring effective management of common topics across all Typhoon customers.
• Drive operational performance at ML4, focusing on backlog reduction and operational efficiencies.
• Act as the main point of contact for support strategy and the product support roadmap.
• Champion best-in-class project management practices and play a key role in developing the wider PM team.

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will bring a proven track record in project management and a strong ability to unite and motivate cross-functional teams towards a common goal.

Essential skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience in project management, ideally within complex engineering or defence environments.
• Ability to lead, influence, and federate diverse cross-functional teams.
• Strong capability in generating and executing data-driven plans that deliver measurable benefits.
• Knowledge of the product and the Eurofighter landscape is advantageous but not essential.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in every area. The most important qualities are a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.

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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Locations and contract

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid