Programme Manager

Leonardo; Luton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo in Luton is seeking an IPT Lead to drive Typhoon development within the EW Combat Air Sector. The role requires leadership of an integrated project team, coordination with Eurofighter partners, and delivery of capability updates for multiple nations while safeguarding production timelines.

The position emphasizes strategic thinking, strong communication across diverse teams, and travel across Europe as needed to align with programme goals.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Inspire: Provide clear leadership and vision, motivating teams to achieve excellence.
• Deliver Success: Oversee planning, resourcing, execution, and delivery of complex projects to meet our overall 5yr business plan.
• Drive Innovation: Champion innovation and best practices to enhance processes and delivery effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate: Work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and partners to ensure alignment and seamless delivery through the life cycle.
• Ensure Governance: Apply effective Life Cycle Management across bids and project delivery.
• Manage Budgets: Deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
• Develop Talent: Mentor and grow staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Think Strategically: Help shape the EW Combat Air and the EW Line Of Business' (LOB) future.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Team development

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Your Impact:

IPT Lead Role Opportunity - Typhoon Development

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Electronic Warfare (EW) Combat Air Sector, at Leonardo Luton. The Sector is responsible for the leadership and delivery of multinational EW capability on both Typhoon and Tempest combat aircraft. This individual will lead one of the key Typhoon EW Development Integrated Project Teams (IPT), responsible for delivering world leading EW capabilities into Eurofighter Core Nations (GER, IT, SP, UK) and Export Nations while also contributing to the overall Sector strategy for Typhoon and Tempest. The Typhoon Development area is made up of several IPTs delivering complex activities across EuroDASS and the consortium partners. This particular IPT is the largest and most complex within the Typhoon Development area with a portfolio delivering capability updates for 4 Nation and Export warfighters while also conducting complex obsolescence removal to protect future ac production across a multitude of customers. As a Eurofighter programme, the role requires leadership and management of international partners in EuroDASS and complex interaction into BAES as the overall responsible for the Typhoon Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS). It also requires leadership of the cross functional delivery team within Leonardo for its scope of work and overall system integration and qualification before delivery into BAES for aircraft integration. The IPT Lead is expected to be an excellent communicator with all levels of seniority and a variety of nationalities and cultures. Due to this, European travel should be anticipated.

What You’ll Do As Programme Manager

• Lead and Inspire: Provide clear leadership and vision, motivating teams to achieve excellence.
• Deliver Success: Oversee planning, resourcing, execution, and delivery of complex projects to meet our overall 5yr business plan.
• Drive Innovation: Champion innovation and best practices to enhance processes and delivery effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate: Work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and partners to ensure alignment and seamless delivery through the life cycle.
• Ensure Governance: Apply effective Life Cycle Management across bids and project delivery.
• Manage Budgets: Deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
• Develop Talent: Mentor and grow staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Think Strategically: Help shape the EW Combat Air and the EW Line Of Business' (LOB) future.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree or equivalent
• APM PMQ qualified or equivalent is highly desirable