Senior Project Manager - Value Chain Management in Edinburgh

Your Impact

Initially supporting implementation of SAP Ariba, as part of the source‑to‑award solution, the Project Manager will be responsible for the successful, on‑time and on‑cost delivery of the project. Reports to VCM Programme Manager for direction, escalation and discussion of progress. Builds and maintains strong working relationships with the VCM Product Owner to ensure that deployed solutions are fit for purpose on all sites. Builds relationships and influences internal stakeholders in all Leonardo UK Electronics sites. Maintains and updates the Business Case through the project lifecycle. Manages external subcontractor(s) that contribute to the delivered solutions. Reports project performance in full accordance with the reviews. Leads a multi‑function Leonardo team to deliver project goals on time, quality and budget. Identifies and manages dependencies with other Future Factory Programmes. Anticipates and manages risks, responds to changes, implements risk mitigation strategies and informs Programme Manager of risk status. Identifies key milestones, tracks progress and ensures on‑time delivery. Ensures developed solution is compliant with business requirements through regular engagement with stakeholders and key users. Works with Senior Change Lead to develop and implement an adoption strategy including a communications plan and any other change initiatives. Drives the transformational change process necessary to ensure people fully exploit the delivered solutions. Ensures benefits and value creation are core to delivery and are articulated and documented.

What You'll Bring

• Experience delivering digital transformation with tools and methodology for successful business launch.
• Experience delivering business improvement initiatives, including management of external partners.
• Ability to lead and motivate a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver required results.
• Ability to innovate and create efficient working methods from “Business As Usual” processes.
• Wide knowledge and experience across the product lifecycle.
• Skillful engagement and influence of stakeholders at varied seniority levels.
• Knowledgeable in change management and experienced in leading projects that are successfully adopted.
• Analytical ability to optimise implementation options for maximum business return.
• Experience in a commercial or procurement environment is an advantage.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personnel Security Controls under National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including 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. Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year. Up to 15 % employer contribution to our award‑winning pension scheme. Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and inclusive employee networks. Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below. Free access to 4 000 + online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Financial reward through referral programme. Flexible benefits spending of up to £500 annually. Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

Primary Location: GB – Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid