Lead Project Manager

Salary: £65k to £75k. 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: Leonardo is seeking a Lead Project Manager to join the Typhoon Radar ECRS Mk0 Development Integrated Project Team (IPT), supporting the delivery of a complex radar development programme for the Eurofighter Typhoon platform. The Development IPT is responsible for evolving the Mk0 radar in line with an agreed capability roadmap, delivering enhancements across both Air-to-Air and Air-to-Surface functionality. The Lead Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of the Mk0 development for the P4E aircraft. This major programme introduces a fundamental change in radar operation, transitioning from traditional Operational Modes to Task Based Management (TBM).

As a member of the Programme Team, you will lead a large, multi-disciplinary IPT and act as a Business Owner as the team operates within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). The role requires close collaboration with customers, internal stakeholders, and the supply chain to deliver agreed outputs to cost, schedule, and performance commitments. Given the early phase of the P4E programme, the role also includes an element of campaign and bid management, supporting proposal development and associated customer engagements.

• Support the Programme Manager and incumbent Project Management team in the leadership and coordination of IPT Project Engineering Leads and internal functions, including Engineering, Planning, Finance, Quality, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial.
• Act as Business Owner within the SAFe construct, aligning priorities and supporting Programme Increment (PI) planning.
• Support work package management, including planning, cost control, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Maintain close liaison with the Planning function to ensure accurate status, forecasting, and programme reporting.
• Coordinate and support internal and customer reviews, managing actions through to closure.
• Contribute to project and programme reporting, including Project Performance Reviews.
• Maintain project risk and opportunity registers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the development of robust cost, schedule, and resource estimates to inform financial forecasting.
• Contribute to campaign and bid management activities, including proposal development and review support.
• Represent the IPT at internal and external programme forums as required.

What You'll Bring:

• Degree-level education in a business or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management experience across multiple phases of the project lifecycle.
• Knowledge and application of Project Management tools and techniques, including EVM, Schedule Risk Analysis, and risk management.
• Experience working within SAFe or other Agile delivery environments.
• Experience leading complex engineering programmes with prime contractors.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience working with suppliers and awareness of supporting functions such as Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Configuration Control is advantageous.
• Experience of working in an international consortium or international suppliers would be advantageous but not essential.

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 part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

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!