Lead Project Manager

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Lead Project Manager in Edinburgh to oversee product support for global customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience in engineering, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving skills while managing complex projects. The role supports a hybrid work model and includes potential travel, contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme with 15% employer contribution

Free access to mental health support

Bonuses available for employees at management level and below

Access to online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Financial reward for referral program

Flexible benefits including private healthcare and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering projects, ideally with a focus on production/manufacturing.
• Experience in leading complex global projects, ideally within the defence or engineering space.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IPT to deliver repairs and support services to multiple customers.
• Manage and develop a team of project managers.
• Influence senior stakeholders internally and externally.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Customer Focus

Project Management

Job description

Leonardo, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Your Impact

Our Surveillance Radar export sales have never been stronger here in Edinburgh, and we are looking for a dynamic and customer-focused individual to lead our product support IPT to deliver quality service for our valued customers. The role will be based at our Edinburgh site with hybrid working patterns available. Our portfolio of customers is global, so regular overseas business travel could be required to support negotiations and key customer management meetings.

Job Description

Your Impact

Our Surveillance Radar export sales have never been stronger here in Edinburgh, and we are looking for a dynamic and customer-focused individual to lead our product support IPT to deliver quality service for our valued customers. The role will be based at our Edinburgh site with hybrid working patterns available. Our portfolio of customers is global, so regular overseas business travel could be required to support negotiations and key customer management meetings.

You will be required to:

1. Lead the IPT to deliver repairs and support services to a multitude of customers, all with varying requirements.
2. Lead the product strategy in conjunction with functions such as engineering to ensure appropriate investment is made to provide long-term sustainment.
3. Manage and develop a team of project managers.
4. Influence senior stakeholders internally and externally.
5. Support engineering and supplier teams with solution finding to any obsolescence within the product portfolio.
6. Support functions such as commercial, sales, and finance to deliver financial targets to budget, as well as forecasting future months and years.

What You’ll Bring

You will bring enthusiasm to the role, with customers and our people at the heart of everything we do. Overcoming technical or commercial issues with our products and projects will require a calming and decisive approach to help the team navigate to solutions quickly.

Experience leading engineering projects, ideally with a focus on production/manufacturing, and an understanding of the full product lifecycle.

Experience in leading complex global projects, ideally within the defence or engineering space.

You will need to work with customers globally, some of whom do not use English as their first or second language, requiring good listening skills, social skills, and the use of online tools to ensure effective communication and build trusting relationships.

You should be able to think creatively to find commercial solutions supporting customer requirements, working with internal SMEs to influence entrepreneurial solutions.

Additionally, bringing rigour and structure to repair processing to track dependencies and schedule demand efficiently is important to ensure customer supply chain efficiency.

This list is not exhaustive; we welcome applications even if you do not meet all the criteria. The most important qualities are a good attitude and 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). Additional security controls, such as National Security Vetting (NSV), may apply, including eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information, 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 supporting 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 up to 12 additional flexi-days annually.
• 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 networks promoting inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance: Bonuses available for employees at management level and below.
• Never Stop Learning: Access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a Friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral program.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, tech discounts, gym memberships, and more.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working options available; discuss possibilities for part-time roles.

For a full list of benefits, visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, employing over 53,000 people worldwide, including 8,500 in the UK. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have accessibility requirements, let us know.

Apply now and be part of something bigger!

Additional Job Details

• Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hybrid Working: Yes
• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Functions: Project Management, IT, Engineering
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aerospace, Security