Senior Project Manager

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electronics seeks a Senior Project Manager to deliver complex projects within the Customer Service Support Solutions sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, strong relationship and problem-solving skills, and a degree-level qualification. This role involves on-site work in Edinburgh and offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

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

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours with hybrid options

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to mental health support

Discounted gym membership

Career development with free online courses

Bonus scheme for employees

Company funded flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering projects and contracts.
• Strong understanding of Life Cycle Management and Risk Management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
• Lead project teams through planning and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to Life Cycle Management protocols.

Skills

Project Reporting

Financial Controls

Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree level or higher qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

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We are looking for talented, enthusiastic Senior Project Manager with expertise in managing development and support contracts and troubleshooting issues, to join us at Crewe Toll, Edinburgh as part of the Customer Service Support Solutions (CS3) PMRO team.

This role sits within the Customer Service Support Solutions (CS3) Line of Business (LoB), which falls within the wider Leonardo Electronics UK Business Unit. The CS3 LoB provides product and service support to the wide-ranging Leonardo Customer base.

A Senior Project Manager is required to provide project management and leadership to support the successful delivery of multiple development and support projects associated with the Gripen Radar Test Equipment product ranges. These currently cover projects in support of MRO’s in Sweden and Brazil. International travel will be required from time to time.

The Senior Project Manager will be required to work extended hours if necessary to meet project timescales.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for applying effective management; relationship and problem solving skills to assist the Programme Manager deliver against the multiple project activities, which are critical to maintaining and improving the programme performance.

This role will report to the Gripen Support Programme Manager reporting into the PMRO Head of Programmes in the SSS Sector of CS3.

What you will do:

• Build and manage relationships with internal/external stakeholders to ensure all bids are prepared, managed and reviewed appropriately and in line with Leonardo policies and standard.
• Work with Contract Managers to negotiate contract changes and contribute to the resolution of contractual and legal disputes.
• May review options provided from the procurement supply chain to ensure project delivery and costs are consistent with contract.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all functions across the IPT in order to influence project activities and execute deliverables in line with the agreed timeframe and budget.
• Translate and apply the appropriate strategy for managing contingency plans in order to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities within the project.
• Lead the project team effectively. Through planning, allocation and reporting of work in order to ensure successful delivery of the project/plan.
• Communicate project progress to the LoB Management team Board in order to provide input to strategic direction for long-term plans.
• Communicate project progress to the customers and attend Quarterly Progress Meetings as necessary.
• Ensure appropriate adherence to LCM.
• Ownership for delivery and performance of the project.
• Work on-site in Edinburgh for at least 3 days per week.

What we need from you

• Extensive experience in delivering projects and contracts and supporting a Programme Manager deliver more complex projects and contracts.
• Pro-active with a "can do" attitude, striving for continuous improvement, effectiveness and efficiency and with a focus on achieving high performance against objectives
• Sound understanding of Project Reporting and financial controls
• Good computer literacy, including all Microsoft Office applications (including MS Project) and SAP functions related to Project execution, cost control and planning.
• Detailed knowledge of Life Cycle Management, Risk Management and Project Execution tools and techniques
• Experience of working closely with Export Customers as the main Point of Contact.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise workload and to work autonomously
• Flexible and adaptable to change and adversity
• Excellent problem solving skills and initiative with the ability to think laterally
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and communicate with multiple engineering and non-engineering functions, spanning multiple locations.
• Degree level or higher qualification.

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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