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Manufacturing Project Manager - Product & Project Management

A Product focused Manufacturing Project Manager is required within the S&PT (Surveillance and Protection Technology) IPT (Integrated Project Team) to take ownership of products within Operations. The role will cover all aspects of Product and Project Management including management of manufacturing hardware, support for securing product funding, input to roadmaps, contract reviews, Risk Management, Lifecycle Management, and Financial Management.

What you will do as a Manufacturing Project Manager

• Manage and plan all manufacturing activities required for successful delivery.
• Identify and manage product dependencies.
• Manage product risks and opportunities.
• Ensure product delivery meets schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Lead manufacturing input into bid activities for new business.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders/customers.
• Report internally to the IPT Lead and/or Sector VP.
• Present product status at Sector and Line of Business reviews.
• Adhere to company’s Lifecycle Management (LCM) policies, tailored to specific needs.
• Collaborate with Capability Managers to define Product Roadmaps.
• Coordinate with functional groups to ensure proper resourcing for projects.
• Ensure contract and project milestone delivery accountability.

What we need from you:

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams (Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Planning, Manufacturing, Operations).
• Experience with complex programs, preferably in Aerospace/Defense industries.
• Ability to operate with multiple senior stakeholders.
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, work package management, sub-contract management, and cost control.
• Degree qualified or equivalent, preferably in Engineering.

Intrinsic Factors:

• This is an office-based role (3 days a week), involving working with display screen equipment in a demanding environment.
• Travel within the UK and potentially abroad, including overnight stays.
• Work in a challenging environment with tight deadlines.

Security Clearance:

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Life at Leonardo:

With a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours, a career at Leonardo offers many opportunities.

• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi days.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid options available.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups.
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme.
• Flexible benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and more.
• Training: Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals.
• Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.