Job Description:
The Role:
We are looking for a Project Manager to join the Typhoon Radar ECRS Mk0 Development IPT in Leonardo to support management activities across a variety of work packages and programme forums.
Leonardo is an international leader in the development of cutting edge sensor products deployed across a wide range of airborne platforms for our Aerospace and Defence customers.
The European Common Radar System Mk0 is designed and developed by the Euroradar Consortium, led by Leonardo UK from Edinburgh. The radar is in service on Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft with four export customers, with further orders expected in 2025. The Development IPT is responsible for developing and enhancing the Mk0 radar in accordance to the agreed capability road map, with new functionality in both Air-to-Air and Air-to-Surface modes.
As a Project Manager you will liaise with both the incumbent project managers and wider Integrated Project Team (IPT), which is comprised of a large, cross-functional skillset of engineers and professionals from across the business. In addition, you will require a level of financial and commercial understanding.
You will be part of the Programme Team and act as a Business Owner, as the IPT transforms how it is organised to align with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
You will be communicating with a complex customer base, understanding and agreeing the way forward with a dynamic supply chain and delivering to a demanding schedule. You may also at times require to participate in a level of bid management activities.
You will understand how a complex programme interlinks and managing the activities or dependencies that drive the key deliveries.
What you will do:
Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will support the incumbent project management team with management of IPT Project Engineering Leads and a number of internal functions including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Planning, Finance, Operations, Procurement and Commercial.
* Support to Project & Programme Management of the Purchaser and/or Customer Interface as required.
* Act as Business Owner in the SAFe transformation, aligning priorities for Programme Increment (PI) planning.
* Support to Project Engineering Leads in regard to Work Package Management.
* Close liaison with the Planning Function ensuring work package status constantly reflects current position with Earned Value data made readily available.
* Support to management reporting of Multi-Discipline IPT and Sub-contract activities, including input to Project Performance Reviews. Coordinating all internal reviews, you will manage the resultant actions to closure.
* Promote best practice of knowledge sharing and establishing clear success criteria for each member of the IPT, you will coordinate activities through class leading communication and planning skills.
* Support to provision of solid basis of estimates in support of Typhoon group financial and resource forecasting into Radar & Advanced Targeting Sector.
* Maintenance of Project Risk and Opportunity through the project lifecycle.
* Manage and report the IPT's activities, including occasional representation of the IPT at Project performance Reviews.
* Organisation and coordination of both Internal & Customer Reviews, ensuring closure of any outstanding actions.
* Lead or support Bids & Proposal generation typically within short timescales.
What we need from you:
You will typically be educated to degree standard, ideally in a business or engineering related discipline. If you do not have a degree and you have experience we are interested in hearing from you also. Ideally you will also meet the requirements for registration as a full member of the Association of Project Managers (APM) or recognised equivalent.
* Project Management experience across a number of phases of the project execution life cycle.
* Experience of different Project Management techniques and when to use them, e.g. Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), Earned Value Management (EVM) and different Risk Management techniques.
* Experience of working on projects that utilise Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or any Agile project management processes.
* Experience leading engineering teams through the transition from development into a production environment.
* Experience within engineering, procurement and/or finance functions would be advantageous but not essential.
* Experience of developing and maintaining strong supply base relations.
* An awareness of supporting functions such as Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Configuration Control would be advantageous.
* Exposure and experience in all aspects of project planning, scheduling, work package management and cost control.
* Pro-active, dynamic individual with proven stakeholder management skills.
* A performance manager with the ability to train, mentor, supervise and inspire.
Security Clearance:
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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
For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working: Onsite
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