Overview
In this Lead Project Manager role, you own the Products Portfolio within the Precision Guidance IPT and drive long-term product plans in the Sensors Business Area. You will lead multi-project delivery, apply governance and problem-solving to meet time, cost and quality targets, and contribute to the Integrated Business Plan and product strategy. You’ll monitor market trends, forecast performance, and support bids to win business, all while coaching a PM team and collaborating across functions. This is a high-impact role at a global leader shaping advanced defence capabilities.
Pay / Benefits
- time to recharge and up to 12 flexi-days
- pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
- mental health support and wellbeing resources
- bonus scheme
- free access to 4,000+ online courses
- refer a friend reward program
Responsibilities
- Own and deliver end-to-end complex projects within governance frameworks
- Develop and execute product line strategy and portfolio objectives
- Forecasting and progress reporting (monthly/quarterly/annual)
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the product line
- Support bids and campaigns to increase PWIN across the portfolio
- Collaborate with stakeholders for resource planning
- Provide coaching and mentoring to project management team members
Key requirements
- Leadership and team development experience
- Proven track record leading complex projects/programmes in a multi-product environment
- Strong product line management expertise (roadmap and lifecycle)
- Commercial acumen with P&L responsibility, budgeting and cost control
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Robust risk and issue management experience
- Knowledge of governance/delivery frameworks and regulatory/compliance standards
- Experience in supporting business-winning activities
- leadership
- collaboration
- empowerment
- product lifecycle management
- roadmap development
- forecasting
Lead Project Manager in Basildon employer: Leonardo DRS
Leonardo is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. As a Campaign Manager, you'll thrive in a culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, supported by comprehensive benefits including an award-winning pension scheme and access to over 4,000 online courses. With flexible working options and a commitment to inclusion, Leonardo empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the defence and aerospace sector while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
