Programme Manager

Job Description

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a number of delivery Program Managers. Reporting to a Sector Vice President within the (CS3) Line of Business, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary team at a senior level.

The Programme managers will work in partnership with all CS3 business functions to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and financial performance for LoB.

What You Will Do

As a senior member of the CS3 LoB, you will be key in delivering elements of the LoB strategy ensuring improvements within the business.

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction is driven within your area of responsibility
• Work in the interest of the LoB, manage cross programme/portfolio dependencies and synergies in support of increased business performance through prioritisation and balance of resources across the business area.
• Establish, build and influencing internal and external stakeholders and use business management skills to deliver business results at LoB.
• Anticipate, mitigate and manage Business Area dependencies, risks and synergies in support of increased business performance. Through the prioritisation and balance of resources.
• Promote Business Area Strategy, objectives, encourage positive relationships, develop effective team working, empower and inspire individuals.
• Defines and implement strategy and standards for the Business Area.
• Manages the business area execution and control activities against the strategy. Contributes to the development of the strategy for the division.
• Actively participates in PM forum or equivalent governance group (UK/cross division) to ensure best practice, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Accountable for delivering on financial commitments
• Ownership for delivery and performance of the programme
• Using leadership skills to form an effective IPT in line with the requirements in the IPT framework.
  
  

What We Need From You

what you really must have

• Self-starter and highly motivated and able to set short and long-term planning goals in line with business needs.
• Output oriented with focus on achieving clear and ambitious goals.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Be capable of confidently briefing to senior stakeholders across industry, government and the military
• Knowledge of working in a global matrix organisation with complex reporting structures in an Integrated Project Team (IPT).
• Able to develop strong, trusting relationships at all levels within the business and externally and be able to influence effectively at a senior level.
• Demonstrable collaborative/team behaviours.
• A capacity to overcome barriers and enact change.
• Commercial and financial acumen and negotiation skills .
• Demonstrated ability to lead others through change and periods of uncertainty. Provide clarity when the outcome is not known.
• Typically meets the requirements for registration as a certified member of the Association for Project. Managers or equivalent (AcostE, MAPM, PMI, , Association of Proposal Management Professionals).
• Typically meets both the knowledge and experience based competency levels of the Programme Manager (Master) as defined by the APM Competency Framework
  
  

It would be nice if you had

• relevant sector experience and commercial knowledge.
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

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.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location

GB - Bristol Building

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Hybrid