Manufacturing Project Manager

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace and defense is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee product management within Operations in Luton. The role involves comprehensive project planning, stakeholder communication, and risk management while ensuring successful delivery schedules, quality, and cost. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and experience in complex programs, particularly in a demanding environment with tight deadlines.

Benefits

Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

25 days plus bank holidays

Discounted Gym membership

Flexible working hours with hybrid options

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to 4000+ online courses via Coursera

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multi-disciplined teams.
• Experience in a complex aerospace/defense environment.
• Strong customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan manufacturing activities for successful delivery.
• Lead manufacturing input into bid activities.
• Accountability for contract and project milestone delivery.

Skills

Project Planning

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

A Product focused Manufacturing Project Manager is required within the S&PT (Surveillance and Protection Technology) IPT (Integrated Project Team) to take ownership of products within Operations. The role will cover all aspects of Product and Project Management including, management of manufacturing hardware to stock, support to securing product funding and input to roadmap governance, contract reviews, Risk Management, Lifecycle Management, Financial Management.

What you will do as a Manufacturing Project Manager

• 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 appropriated resourced to achieve successful execution
• Accountability for contract and project milestone delivery.

What we need from you:

Skills, Qualifications &

Knowledge Required

• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplined teams (Including, but not limited to - Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Planning, Manufacturing and Operations)
• Demonstrated experience with complex programmes, preferably in an Aerospace / Defence industry environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate with multiple senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated strong Customer relationship skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project planning, scheduling, work package management, sub-contract management and cost control
• Degree qualified or equivalent,preferably in an Engineering discipline

Intrinsic Factors:

• This is an office based role (3-days a week), using display screen equipment, working full time hours, which can often be in a demanding environment.
• There will be the requirement to travel in the UK and potentially abroad, which may mean overnight stays
• This role will mean working in a challenging environment, often working to tight deadlines

Security Clearance:

You must be eligible for and prepared to undergo SC security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo:

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Pension:Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Holidays:25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Flexible Working:Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle:Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Company funded flexible benefits:Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Training:Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive:You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus:Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid