Lead Project Manager in Edinburgh

Salary: 70k to 80k

Your Impact:

Based on site in Edinburgh, you will be part of the team developing and delivering within the Advanced Targeting Sector, to ambitious timescales to support the end-user’s requirements. The established Integrated Project Team (IPT) comprises a multi-site cross-functional team of engineers, production and other professionals from across the business. These roles will focus on oversight of Directed Energy product developments as well as sector-wide Test Equipment activities, ensuring mutually supporting strategies and plans are in place across the various functions involved. This will involve working across with all those within the IPT and stakeholders across the wider business including Engineering, Procurement, and Production to ensure development and timely execution of the product roadmap.

As the Lead Project Manager, you will:

• Report to the Head of Programmes for the IPT.
• Be the primary point of contact to customers and external parties.
• Lead the project teams to ensure all material and resources are available to support assembly activities.
• Own the risk management strategy and mitigation actions for the product.
• Engage with other functions to develop and execute the product roadmap.
• Own the project schedule.
• Provide internal reporting updates in line with company governance.
• Be based onsite 3-4 days per week.

What you'll bring:

• You will typically be degree qualified in a business or engineering related discipline or an equivalent suitable level of work experience.
• You will have Project Management experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
• You will be enthusiastic and well organised.
• You will have the ability to embrace and work to tight timescales/deadlines.
• You will be a team player and have the natural ability to support others and seek support.
• You will possess effective and flexible communication, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• A pro-active approach with a 'can do' attitude, striving for continuous improvement, effectiveness and efficiency.

And it would be highly beneficial if you have:

• A working knowledge of SAP.
• APM / PMP qualification (or working towards a qualification).
• Experience of working within the Ministry of Defence or National Armaments Group.

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.

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Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Job Summary

Job number: R0030258

Date posted: 2026-07-06

Profession: Project Management & Planning

Employment type: Full time