Programme Manager

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IPT Lead Role Opportunity – Typhoon Development

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Electronic Warfare (EW) Combat Air Sector, at Leonardo Luton.  The Sector is responsible for the leadership and delivery of multinational EW capability on both Typhoon and Tempest combat aircraft.  This individual will lead one of the key Typhoon EW Development Integrated Project Teams (IPT), responsible for delivering world leading EW capabilities into Eurofighter Core Nations (GER, IT, SP, UK) and Export Nations while also contributing to the overall Sector strategy for Typhoon and Tempest.

The Typhoon Development area is made up of several IPTs delivering complex activities across EuroDASS and the consortium partners.  This particular IPT is the largest and most complex within the Typhoon Development area with a portfolio delivering capability updates for 4 Nation and Export warfighters while also conducting complex obsolescence removal to protect future ac production across a multitude of customers.

As a Eurofighter programme, the role requires leadership and management of international partners in EuroDASS and complex interaction into BAES as the overall responsible for the Typhoon Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS). It also requires leadership of the cross functional delivery team within Leonardo for its scope of work and overall system integration and qualification before delivery into BAES for aircraft integration.   

The IPT Lead is expected to be an excellent communicator with all levels of seniority and a variety of nationalities and cultures. Due to this, European travel should be anticipated.

What you’ll do as Programme Manager:

• Lead and Inspire: Provide clear leadership and vision, motivating teams to achieve excellence.
• Deliver Success: Oversee planning, resourcing, execution, and delivery of complex projects to meet our overall 5yr business plan.
• Drive Innovation: Champion innovation and best practices to enhance processes and delivery effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate: Work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and partners to ensure alignment and seamless delivery through the life cycle.
• Ensure Governance: Apply effective Life Cycle Management across bids and project delivery.
• Manage Budgets: Deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
• Develop Talent: Mentor and grow staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Think Strategically:  Help shape the EW Combat Air and the EW Line Of Business’ (LOB) future.

What you'll Bring:

• Degree or equivalent
• APM PMQ qualified or equivalent is highly desirable
• Excellent understanding of financial controls and Project Financial management

• An understanding of business operations from strategy to financial delivery
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplined teams (including but not limited to Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Commercial, Planning and Sales)
• A true people leader, focusing on building a high performing and autonomous team, with the courage to delegate and empower
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Project Management, including the ability to manage a portfolio of projects through effective direction setting, resource management, schedule risk analysis and earned value analysis
• Strong relationship management skills for both internal and external stakeholders
• An advocate for psychological safety, making those around them comfortable to participate and contribute to their highest value
• An individual who promotes the sharing of knowledge, rather than ownership of it
• Someone who has and promotes a growth mindset to challenge the norm and always find the most effective way to execute
• A strong bias to action
• Strategic thinker with a track record of solving complex problems

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.

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 the Leonardo Careers security and vetting page.

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