Manufacturing Project Lead in Basildon

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.

The role of Manufacturing Project Leader is required within the ISP (Integrated Sensing & Protection) IPT (Integrated Project Team) to take ownership of products within Basildon Operations. As a Manufacturing Project Leader your key areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and plan all manufacturing activities required for successful delivery.
• Management and identification of product dependency.
• Product risk and opportunity management.
• Achievement of product delivery to schedule, cost and quality.
• Lead the manufacturing input into bid activities for new business.
• Management of internal and external stakeholders/customers relationships.
• Internal reporting to IPT Lead and/or Sector VP.
• Presentation at Sector and Line of Business performance reviews to present product summary status.
• Ensure adherence to company's Lifecycle Management (LCM) as required and tailored to specific needs.
• Internal liaison with Capability Managers to help define Product Roadmaps.
• Liaison with Functional groups to ensure projects are appropriately resourced to achieve successful execution.
• Accountability for contract and project milestone delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of different Project Management techniques and when/how to use them.
• Experience in developing and maintaining internal/external customer and supplier relationships.
• Proactive, dynamic individual with proven stakeholder management, organisational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong experience of using MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Evidence of ability and planning to work both autonomously and within a team environment.
• Energetic, team player, and keen to develop further.
• The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

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).

Benefits

• 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.