AddressJob Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the RATS Surveillance Business for a Project Leader. This role offers an opportunity to move into Project Management in a high profile and very fast paced Sector.
Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers mission critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare and surveillance across land, sea and air. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems.
The primary responsibility of the Project Leader is to support the Programme Manager by leading an IPT to successfully deliver Osprey and/or Seaspray Customer Projects
Main objectives of the role are to ensure Customer satisfaction, minimise business risk, manage the day-to-day activities of the wider IPT and maintain project costs/schedule within approved budgets.
What you will do as a Project Leader
- Full financial responsibility and reporting (to Programme Manager) for assigned Customer Projects
- Lead the IPT on day-to-day activities.
- Monitor accuracy of resource management and coordinate with planning to maintain accurate SAP plans.
- Work with the Planning function to ensure the accuracy of the forward load and milestones within SAP.
- Bid management: preparation and presentation
- Support Lifecycle Management framework that governs the operation of the IPT.
- Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of Customer reviews and internal project reviews.
- Complete risk and opportunity studies using Leonardo risk processes to project risk exposure
- Support production FRACAS and MRB process
What we need from you:
- First and foremost we’re looking for drive, enthusiasm and an ability to multi-task
- Proficient on SAP - experience of planning and project management elements useful.
- Breadth of understanding in all parts of lifecycle and experience in some stages.
- Basic knowledge and experience of Project Management practices
Experience in developing and maintaining internal/external Customer and Supplier relationships - Evidence of ability to work independently.
- Good financial acumen
- Good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with ability to influence decision making
- Adept at managing conflicts within IPT
- As part of this role you may travel to supplier and customer locations, as required by the business
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.
- Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options
- Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental
Primary Location:
GB - EdinburghContract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
