Senior Project Manager, Future Combat Air Systems

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 flexi-days/year

Employer pension (up to 15%)

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Refer a friend bonus

Private healthcare options

Flexible hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a strong Project Manager to join the Integrated Demonstrations IPT within the FCAS sector, based at the Luton site. You will support the Programme Manager, drive schedules, manage risks, and help win future programme phases while coordinating engineering, commercial, and customer stakeholders.

The role requires a collaborative, proactive leader with experience in complex defence programmes, capable of delivering on contractual commitments with data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing projects in complex engineering, aerospace, or defence environments.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate across stakeholders.
• Strong planning and data-driven decision making for performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide PM support to Programme Manager and align engineering, business functions and customer stakeholders.
• Drive IPT performance focusing on schedule adherence, risk management and milestones.
• Support securing future programme phases through business-winning activities.
• Champion robust financial control, risk management and governance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Planning & execution

Customer relationship management

Defensive Aids Systems knowledge

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a strong Project Manager to join the Integrated Demonstrations IPT within the FCAS sector, based at the Luton site. You will support the Programme Manager, drive schedules, manage risks, and help win future programme phases while coordinating engineering, commercial, and customer stakeholders.

The role requires a collaborative, proactive leader with experience in complex defence programmes, capable of delivering on contractual commitments with data-driven decision making.