Programme Manager - Core Delivery Team

Description du poste:

Job Description:
Your Impact
We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to deliver engineering design solutions for core components of RATs product line offering. The scope of this role covers full DDDQ lifecycle Software, Firmware and Hardware design solutions into projects within all five sectors of the Radar and Advanced Targeting Line of Business. Reporting to the VP Engineering, you shall lead multi-disciplinary teams and interface with supporting functions to deliver the performance, time and cost requirements of internal stakeholder IPTs. You shall lead the CDT Leadership Team, covering the AESA, Power, Processing and Receiver teams, with a key role in the team's continuous improvement and employee satisfaction, which will challenge and evolve your personal leadership skills.

What you will do as a Programme Manager:
You shall be responsible for a number of delivery projects spanning the lifecycle phases from requirements generation to qualification (DDDQ) and delivery. This will involve but not be limited to:
* Engage with internal stakeholders to define CDT contribution in support of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) forecasts.
* Participate in Tender Vet process to establish cost budgets and schedule baselines for the items to be allocated to the CDT for delivery
* Generate, monitor and control CDT delivery project milestones and performance metrics.
* Capture and manage risks and opportunities impacting performance, time or cost requirements. Work closely with IPT leadership in the implementation of the risk management process
* Capture and resolve issues impacting performance, time or cost requirements.
* Project performance reporting into stakeholder IPTs monthly, including LoB PPRs.
* Product cost reporting into Product Cost Review Board (PCRB) forums quarterly.
* Participation in LCM Phase and Maturity reviews (as appropriate)
* Adherence to business processes, security and governance requirements.
* Technical support to sub-contracts and CDT interface with manufacturing, procurement and commercial functions.
* Foster, rationalise and drive commonality/re-use and modularity taking various IPR considerations into account
* Provide general leadership direction and co-ordination of the sub-CDTs covering both business winning and business execution lifecycle phases
* Liaise with Extended Engineering Enterprise in the provision of additional resource solutions to meet the CDT delivery needs as required e.g. Firmware
* Create a climate within the CDT in which innovative ideas and solutions can be created in response to IPT and LoB/Business problems
* Arbitrate on internal managerial issues and ensure appropriate load balancing of teams
* Liaise with IPT Project/Programme managers and Sector VPs

What you'll bring:

You shall be able to demonstrate competencies commensurate to the Programme Management role, in particular:
* Ability to lead, communicate effectively and build good working relationships throughout the team, supporting functions, sector IPTs and other internal stakeholders.
* Results focused attitude with attention to detail on the enablers and blockers influential to project success.
* Self-motivation to deliver on commitments, get things done and to influence others
You shall ideally be degree qualified in an engineering or business related discipline supported by an Association for Project Management (APM) professional qualification or equivalent. You shall have proven experience of programme management roles ideally in the Leonardo or Defence equipment environment, in particular:
* Experience of SAP project and production systems, ideally able to update and interrogate underlying SAP data.
* Knowledge of Primavera P6 project management tool and supporting SAP integration infrastructure
* Experience of project estimating, planning and budget control, ideally in line with Leonardo company practices.
* Experience of financial monitoring and reporting, ideally in line with Leonardo company practices.
* Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams and influencing support functions.
* Competent in the use of the standard suite of office tools i.e MS Office applications, in particular, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

Security Clearance
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

Why join us
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.
* Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
* 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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Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:Permanent

Hybrid Working:Onsite