Manufacturing Project Lead

Hackajob Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge: up to 12 flexi-days

Pension scheme up to 15% employer

Hybrid working

Free access to 4,000 online courses

Job summary

Leonardo UK, a global leader in Aerospace, Defence and Security, seeks a project management professional to oversee manufacturing activities for timely, cost- effective delivery. You will manage product dependencies, risks and opportunities, and drive performance through clear reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Applicants should demonstrate experience with MS Office, especially Excel, and the ability to work autonomously within a team.

Qualifications

• Experience with different project management techniques and when/how to use them.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain internal/external customer and supplier relationships.
• Proactive, dynamic individual with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan all manufacturing activities required for successful delivery.
• Identify product dependencies and manage risks and opportunities.
• Ensure delivery to schedule, cost and quality; advise on bid activities for new business.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders/customers relations and reporting to IPT Lead.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

MS Office/Excel

Autonomous working

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

hackajob is partnering directly with Leonardo to hire for this role. Job Description: Salary: £53,269 - £64,500 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 bench marked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and plan all manufacturing activities required for successful delivery.
• Management and identification of product dependency.
• Product risk and opportunity management.
• Achievement of product delivery to schedule, cost and quality.
• Lead the manufacturing input into bid activities for new business.
• Management of internal and external stakeholders / customers relationships
• Internal reporting to IPT Lead and/or Sector VP
• Presentation at Sector and Line of Business performance reviews to present product summary status
• Ensure adherence to company's Lifecycle Management (LCM) as required and tailored to specific needs
• Internal liaison with Capability Managers to help define Product Roadmaps
• Liaison with Functional groups to ensure projects are appropriately resourced to achieve successful execution
• Accountability for contract and project milestone delivery.

What you'll bring Experience of different Project Management techniques and when/how to use them. Experience in developing and maintaining internal/external Customer and Supplier relationships. Proactive, dynamic individual with proven stakeholder management, organisational, interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills. Strong experience of using MS Office applications, especially Excel is required. Evidence of ability and planning to work both autonomously and within a team environment. Energetic, team player, and keen to develop further. This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is 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). 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: 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.

Benefits and Perks

• 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.

Primary Location: GB - Basildon Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite