Manufacturing Project Manager

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee product management within Operations. You will manage all aspects of manufacturing, ensuring compliance with schedules and quality targets while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have experience in project management and possess a degree in Engineering. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible Working: Hybrid options

Private healthcare and dental schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with complex programmes, preferably in Aerospace/Defence industries.
• Ability to work with multiple senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in subcontract management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan all manufacturing activities for successful delivery.
• Identify and manage product dependencies.
• Ensure adherence to Lifecycle Management processes.

Skills

Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams

Strong customer relationship skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience in project planning and scheduling

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification

Job description

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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 for securing product funding, and input into roadmap governance, contract reviews, Risk Management, Lifecycle Management, and Financial Management.

What you will do as a Manufacturing Project Manager

• Manage and plan all manufacturing activities required for successful delivery.
• Identify and manage product dependencies.
• Manage product risks and opportunities.
• Ensure product delivery meets schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Lead manufacturing input into bid activities for new business.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders/customers.
• Report internally to the IPT Lead and/or Sector VP.
• Present product status during Sector and Line of Business performance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to the company's Lifecycle Management (LCM) processes, tailored to specific needs.
• Collaborate with Capability Managers to define Product Roadmaps.
• Coordinate with Functional groups to ensure projects are properly resourced.
• Be accountable for contract and milestone delivery.

What we need from you:

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams (Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Planning, Manufacturing, Operations).
• Experience with complex programmes, preferably in Aerospace/Defence industries.
• Ability to work with multiple senior stakeholders.
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, work package management, subcontract management, and cost control.
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.

Intrinsic Factors:

• This is an office-based role (3 days a week), involving working with display screen equipment, often in demanding environments.
• Travel within the UK and potentially abroad, including overnight stays, may be required.
• The role involves working under tight deadlines in challenging environments.

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Life at Leonardo:

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours to suit employee and customer needs. Opportunities for career growth are abundant.

• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue extra flexi days.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid options and flexible hours.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing, and various network groups.
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work schemes.
• Benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and lifestyle allowances.
• Training: Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals.
• Bonus Scheme: Available at management levels and below.