Senior Project Manager - Defence Tech & Low-TRL

Leonardo UK Ltd; Basildon; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits up to £500

Access to Coursera/LinkedIn Learning

Refer a friend bonus

Résumé du poste

Leonardo UK Ltd in Basildon is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple world‑class projects within the Precision Guidance IPT. You will oversee early‑stage technology development, manage complex requirements, and drive delivery with strong governance and risk management.

The role involves interaction with UK MoD customers and cross‑functional teams across sites. The position is full‑time with some out‑of-hours work, hybrid working, and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading projects, including early development stages with evolving requirements and risks.
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement with senior leadership and customers.
• Deep understanding of product development and governance in defence/aerospace contexts.
• Robust risk and issue management with proactive mitigation in dynamic environments.
• Experience coaching and mentoring IPT members and managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsabilités

• Deliver projects on time, cost, and quality within the portfolio.
• Apply governance, planning, and problem-solving across complex initiatives.
• Lead early-stage technology development aligning with long-term product strategy.
• Establish risk frameworks for Low-TRL projects with mitigation plans.
• Support bids, campaigns, and business-winning activities to drive growth.
• Coordinate resource planning with Project Engineering Leads to meet demand.
• Produce internal reports and monthly project reviews for senior leadership.
• Ensure adherence to governance processes and lifecycle management.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

PM governance

Risk management

Communication

Team development

Problem solving

Cross-functional

APMP/PRINCE2

Microsoft Office

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Leonardo UK Ltd in Basildon is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple world‑class projects within the Precision Guidance IPT. You will oversee early‑stage technology development, manage complex requirements, and drive delivery with strong governance and risk management.

The role involves interaction with UK MoD customers and cross‑functional teams across sites. The position is full‑time with some out‑of-hours work, hybrid working, and travel as required.