Senior Project Manager, Defence Tech & Precision Guidance (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Training & courses

Employer pension

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex defence projects within the Precision Guidance IPT. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure delivery to scope, cost and schedule, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, with experience in early-stage tech and low-TRL development. Hybrid working in Basildon is available, with opportunities for travel to other sites and customers.

Qualifications

• Led complex projects in defence/aerospace environments.
• Strong governance, risk management and delivery discipline.
• Experience with early-stage development and low-TRL tech.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects in portfolio to time, cost and quality.
• Lead early-stage technology development and manage uncertainty.
• Support bids and campaigns to improve Pwin.
• Coordinate with Project Engineering Leads on resources.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PM certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex defence projects within the Precision Guidance IPT. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure delivery to scope, cost and schedule, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, with experience in early-stage tech and low-TRL development. Hybrid working in Basildon is available, with opportunities for travel to other sites and customers.