Project Manager
- Employer
- Leonardo
- Location
- Luton
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 26 Oct 2020
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- Clearance Level
- DV
- Sector
- Engineering
- Job Type
- Permanent
Job Details
A Project Manager is required within the Technology IPT to deliver multiple complex and interdependent projects, utilising strong internal and external Customer facing skills. The role will cover all aspects of Project Management including, Contract Status Reviews, Risk Management, Lifecycle Management and Financial Management. The Project Manager will be responsible for Project execution and delivery, with particular emphasis on achieving Customer commitments: cross project and product alignment: dependency management: business winning: contract capture and decision making for the benefit of the Surveillance & Protection Technologies (S&PT) Sector.
Key Responsibility Areas
WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Management and overview of a series of inter-related and co-dependent projects
* Schedule, cost and quality adherence
* Dependency identification and management
* Project Risk and Opportunity Management
* Management of internal and external stakeholders / customers
* Internal reporting to IPT Lead and/or Sector VP
* Presentation at Sector and Line of Business project reviews to present project summary status
* Ensure adherence to Company's Lifecycle Management (LCM), as appropriate and tailored to suit
* Internal Liaison with Development and Production Managers as required
* Liaison with Functional Groups to ensure projects are appropriately resourced to achieve successful execution
* Accountability for contract and project milestone delivery
Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You really must have:
* Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplined Engineering teams
* Demonstrated experience with complex programmes in a military environment
* Demonstrated ability to operate with multiple senior stakeholders
* Demonstrated strong Customer relationship skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project planning, scheduling, work package management, sub-contract management and cost control
* Degree qualified or equivalent
It would be nice if you had:
* An Engineering background (Software, Firmware, Electronics, RF) as the projects will be Engineering based
* Experience of Military, Government or Industrial projects.
* APM Project Management Qualification
* PRINCE2
* Existing security clearance for UK Secret or DV an advantage
WHAT YOU'LL GET
* Leonardo is providing ongoing training and integrated operational support, to help ensure the availability of front-line capability wherever and whenever required
* To be part of a highly professional and stimulating team in a collaborative environment
* Enviable training and development opportunities on offer which will support you in your continuous professional development
* Flexible working hours. Modern open plan working environment. 25 days holiday + bank holidays . Competitive salary, free parking, award winning pension scheme and discounts at retail outlets
Company
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security.
The company employs around 7,000 people across the UK with sites based in Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh Lincoln, Luton, Southampton and Yeovil.
Leonardo offers a funded benefits package and flexible-working conditions. As one of the UK’s leading engineering companies, you have the opportunity to work alongside leading experts in their field and to take on some of the sector's most challenging engineering programmes.
Find out more about Life at Leonardo.
- Website
- http://uk.leonardocompany.com/careers
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1268 823400
- Location
-
Sigma House
Christopher Martin Road
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3EL
GB
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