Manufacturing Project Lead
Leonardo
Basildon, England, United Kingdom
Full-Time
Competitive
HybridManager
Job Description:
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 bench marked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Your impact
A Project focused 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 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 appropriated resourced to achieve successful execution • Accountability for contract and project milestone delivery.
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 is required. Evidence of ability and planning to work both autonomously and within a team environment. Energetic, team player, and keen to develop further. This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. 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). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
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.
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 - BasildonContract Type:
PermanentHybrid Working:
Onsite