Project Manager

Job Description:

Salary £50k to £60k

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your Impact:

We are looking for a talented and passionate Project Manager at Leonardo in Luton, working in the EW Line of Business.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK. This role is part of the Combat Air Sector within the Electronics Warfare Line of Business of Leonardo Electronics division. The Division designs, builds and manufactures complex electronic systems and services for the global defence market.

• You'll join a creative team developing solutions for new and existing platforms.
• You'll apply budgeting techniques for forecasting and re-forecasting income, cash and cash flow milestones in order to ensure the integrity of the project plan.
• You'll anticipate and manage risk and opportunities, measuring exposure to risk and provide recommendations to Project Managers
• You'll prepare analysis and reports including 'what'if' scenarios to the management team, IPT, and external stakeholders
• You'll contribute to the preparation, management and review of bids (for follow on business and new business)
• You'll engage with and manage a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• You'll create, monitor, update project plans, and participate in the monthly update cycle
• You'll communicate any variations and changes to the contract or project to ensure accuracy of reporting, financial forecasting, and performance control.
• You'll support the IPT in the day to day management of the project,

What you'll bring:

The main focus is someone with strong Project Mangement experience, knowledge of the key PM fundamentals and experience working with in an IPT structure.

Demonstrable experience in the following areas will help you stand out:

• Experience using project control methodologies and risk management.
• Knowledge of Agile management mythologies, Agile implementation and Agile planning.
• Proficient on SAP/Primavera Tool for planning and project management elements.
• Breadth of understanding in all parts of lifecycle and experience in some stages.
• Ability to influence internal stakeholders, using data and analysis to support line of reasoning.
• Typically meets the knowledge and experience competency levels of Project Manager (Entry) or PMO Officer as defined by the APM Competency Framework

• Show a sense of Community: You'll embed yourself within our community, and value the progress all teams make. You'll want to help others
• Be Adaptable: You'll be adaptable to the evolving challenges our community face
• Be Curious: You'll be an avid learner and stretch yourself to deliver on our aspiring mission
• Show Radical Candor: You'll care personally and challenge directly
• Be Passionate: You'll show passion and purpose to succeed in our mission
• Be Pragmatic: You'll make pragmatic choices to strengthen our community and achieve our mission

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:

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.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid