Job Description :
Reporting into the Praetorian Programme Manager for Test Equipment, Support & Cooling Integrated Project Teams (IPT)
The opportunity :
We have a great opportunities in Project Management for Management of a number of Major Development and Production Programmes within the Praetorian Programmes Business Area.
The Praetorian IPTs include some very high value customer contracts over a number of years, which means it is a highly visible and exciting role within the business area and line of business, and plays an important part in contributing to our business success.
What you will do as a Lead Project Manager :
Responsibilities for these Project Managers will include :
- Project Management (circa £40m Development & Multi Million Production programmes)
- Managing the relationships with multiple stakeholders in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Internal business departments
- Ensuring the project strategies remain aligned with the overall programme strategy
- Managing of outsourcing and internal development projects
- Production estimates – in conjunction with relevant functions
- Generation and presentation of multiple metric reports to the Purchaser at monthly reviews
- Generating a SAP monthly CSR and presenting to the business
- Ensuring accurate estimates for proposed work are provided and that sufficient contingency is applied
- Ownership of the Project budget, monitoring the expenditures and costs throughout the financial year
- Ensuring accurate estimates for proposed work are provided and that sufficient contingency is applied.
- Point of contact for the Purchaser, Customer and Workshare Partners
What we need from you :
Key Responsibility Areas
Management and overview of Development or Production ProjectsSchedule, cost and quality adherenceProject Risk and Opportunity ManagementManagement of internal and external stakeholders / customersInternal reporting to IPT Lead and / or Sector VPMonthly reports to the CustomerMonitoring and Management of Project bookingsQualification / Experience
Degree or equivalentAPM PMQ qualified or equivalent is highly desirableExcellent understanding of financial controls and Project Financial managementSystems / Engineering experience desirable for Development RoleEssential Skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplined teams (Including, but not limited to - Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Planning, Manufacturing and Operations) but also ability to organise and prioritise workload and to work autonomouslyProject Management technical insight for Development roleAbility to prioritise a large quantity of tasks and to assign these effectively and work to a deadlineProject Management, including the ability to manage key internal and external stakeholders, create project plans, and manage these effectively alongside scheduling and earned valueDemonstrated strong Customer and Stakeholder relationship skillsStrong evidence in being able to collaborate with a wide group of internal and external stakeholders / functionsA pro-active with a "can do" attitude, striving for continuous improvement, effectiveness and efficiency and with a focus on achieving high performance against objectivesDesirable Skills
Excellent computer literacy, including all Microsoft Office applications with experience managing projects in SAP & P6Strong organisational skillsExcellent problem solving skills and initiativeDesirable Knowledge and Competencies
Knowledge of Praetorian products and groups for the Development RoleExperience of working with BAES, European Partners and UK MoDExcellent written and oral communication skillsIntrinsic Job Factors
Able to work well under pressure and to meet deadlinesHighly motivated, and able to motivate team membersGood written and oral communication skills, with the ability to take technical detail and communicate this at different levels and across different disciplinesPositive attitude, with good interpersonal skills and a focus on peopleAble to travel to customer meetings in Europe and the Middle EastSecurity Clearance
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
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Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
Pension : Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)Holidays : 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy / sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per yearFlexible Working : Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to usWellbeing : Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)Lifestyle : Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work schemeCompany funded flexible benefits : Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)Training : Free access to more than 4000 online courses via CourseraReferral Incentive : You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family memberBonus : Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below