Senior PM, Defence Tech: Lead High-Impact Programs

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension with up to 15% employer cont.

Mental health support

Coursera/LinkedIn Learning access

Referral programme

Private healthcare

Job summary

Leonardo UK is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to lead critical defence and aerospace projects within the Sensors Business Area. You will drive delivery across early-stage and mature initiatives, shaping requirements, timelines, and budgets while maintaining strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

The role involves hybrid working from Basildon with some travel, and requires experience in managing uncertain, high-velocity projects with a focus on performance and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading projects, including early-stage development where requirements, technologies, and risks are evolving.
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills, influencing senior leadership and building trusted customer relationships.
• Strong governance, risk management and delivery discipline in complex environments.
• Knowledge of defence/aerospace regulatory standards is preferred.
• APMP/PRINCE-2/ PMI PMP Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cutting-edge seeker capabilities to UK and international customers.
• Oversee development of next-generation products and low-TRL technologies.
• Support bids and campaigns to secure future growth.
• Be accountable for delivery of specific projects in the portfolio.
• Establish governance and risk frameworks for low-TRL initiatives and mitigate risks.
• Lead early-stage technology development projects and manage uncertainty in requirements and resources.
• Support IPTs’ delivery of Low-TRL tasks and development of internally funded projects.
• Provide monthly project reporting to VP Sensors and SVP ISP.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Project delivery

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Governance

Education

APMP, PRINCE-2 or PMI PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leonardo UK is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to lead critical defence and aerospace projects within the Sensors Business Area. You will drive delivery across early-stage and mature initiatives, shaping requirements, timelines, and budgets while maintaining strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

The role involves hybrid working from Basildon with some travel, and requires experience in managing uncertain, high-velocity projects with a focus on performance and strategic alignment.