Senior Project Manager

Adept in both business case development and Project Management, we’re looking for someone who has:

A track record of translating the strategic vision and priorities of senior managers into deliverable projects that provide confidence in deliverability through demonstrating a clear understanding of how this will give the best likelihood of successful delivery of the desired outcomes.

Experience of developing complex business cases effectively, modelling different scenarios to enable informed decision making and undertaking the necessary work to provide confident estimates of cost and realistic benefits mapped to desired outcomes and aligned to agreed objectives.

Several years' experience in a similar level Project Management role or discipline

Demonstrable experience of managing multimillion-pound Projects as the Project lead

Experience of related functions such as Commercial, Sub-Contract Management, Quality Assurance

Experience of developing and maintaining customer/ supplier relations.

Demonstrable experience in all aspects of project planning, scheduling, work package management and cost control.

Applies professional concepts in creative ways.

Ability to influence and motivate project teams (direct/indirect management).

It would be beneficial if you have:

Degree level (or equivalent) qualifications in a Business or Engineering related discipline

Full membership of the Association for Project Managers (APM) or equivalent

SAP and or Primavera P6 Experience

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

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Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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