Transformation Manager in Luton

Salary Range: £66k to £72k. 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

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Transformation Manager to join our multi-disciplinary team. This role is part of the Future Combat Air (FCA) Line of Business within the Electronics Division of Leonardo. The Division designs, builds and manufactures complex electronic systems and services for the global defence market. FCA acts as a Prime Contracting Office on behalf of the division for large-scale contracts, such as TEAM TEMPEST, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), as well as developing a number of our own products associated with the architecture and integration of large, system of systems.

As the Transformation Manager, you will hold a significant role, leading the Transformation Team within Integrated Enablers, a Core Development Team (CDT) supporting the wider programme portfolio. The role will focus on the delivery of projects to support the needs of teams across the programme. This role will use data-based decision making to identify and implement effective working practices, through evolutionary or revolutionary approaches, to significantly reduce the cost and time to market of next generation combat air systems. This role can be based at any of our UK sites, with a mixture of site and home-based working. While envisaged as a full-time role, we are open to conversations, if you are looking for part time work.

What You’ll Do as Transformation Manager

• Reporting to the Integrated Enabler Programme Manager, you will be leading a diverse team and be responsible for:
• Defining and implementing key aspects of the Transformation strategy, while actively contributing to the development of the Transformation Strategy.
• Ownership of the delivery of the Transformation Strategic Roadmap aligned to key programme milestones, deliverables, and evidence needs.
• Work alongside the Product Owners within Integrated Enables to update and socialise the Visionary roadmap.
• Ensuring data accuracy and promotion of data-based decision making.
• Anticipate, mitigate and manage risks and capitalise on opportunities within the Transformation delivery.
• Build and influence internal and external stakeholders to ensure the Transformation programme is successfully delivered.
• Establishing existing and required performance, introducing appropriate Key Performance Indicators and regularly monitoring and reporting progress.
• Supporting and facilitating business governance processes ensuring appropriate application and monitoring effectiveness.
• Acting as a champion for Transformation across the business, actively and effectively communicating at all levels.
• Leading process/governance/ways of working improvements to ensure best practice and continuous improvement in support of programme cost and schedule risk mitigation.

Progression

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow.

What You’ll Bring:

• A solid understanding of how people go through a change and the change process.
• Excellent communication skills (to all levels of seniority and nationalities/cultures).
• Significant experience of delivering change programmes.
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools.
• Experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of defining and measuring success metrics and monitoring the change process.
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
• Be extremely organised.
• Work well under pressure and with very short timescales.
• Be a proactive problem solver.
• Strong team player and leader, while also being able to work in isolation on own initiative.
• Ultimate professionalism.
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organisational issues and challenges.
• Ability to quickly grasp business and functional processes.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Experience of working as part of a Transformation team.

Desirable but not essential:

• Change management certification or designation desired.
• Experience as a Product Owner within an agile delivery framework.
• A good understanding of Engineering Functions, Projects, Processes and Procedures.

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).

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.
• 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 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.

Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300. Additional Locations: GB - Edinburgh. Contract Type: Permanent. Hybrid Working: Hybrid.