Mission Support Programme Lead

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton, Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension with employer contribution

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare & flexible benefits

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Business Lead for the Mission Support product area. The role is based across our Luton and Lincoln sites and reports to the VP of Integrated Mission Solutions.

You will steer a portfolio of Mission Enablement software products for military operations worldwide, including ongoing and new projects through 2030. You will lead a multidisciplinary IPT, set strategic direction, manage budgets, and secure new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a complex environment.
• Proven track record in delivering complex IT/software projects.
• Ability to assess risks and opportunities and act on them.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and strategy for Mission Support with sales and capability teams.
• Accountable for financial performance and the 5-year plan.
• Lead Integrated Campaign teams to win new opportunities.
• Line-management of the project management team and IPT leadership.
• Balance resources and dependencies across the portfolio to improve performance.
• Ensure project execution aligns with Leonardo's Life-Cycle Management principles.
• Manage customer engagement during project execution and reporting cycles.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leading multi-disciplinary teams

Complex project execution

Stakeholder management

Financial & commercial acumen

Risk management

Autonomy & proactivity

Collaboration with internal/external

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Business Lead for the Mission Support product area. The role is based across our Luton and Lincoln sites and reports to the VP of Integrated Mission Solutions.

You will steer a portfolio of Mission Enablement software products for military operations worldwide, including ongoing and new projects through 2030. You will lead a multidisciplinary IPT, set strategic direction, manage budgets, and secure new business opportunities.