Job Description

Your Impact

We have an opportunity for a Lead Project Manager on a large AESA Radar Development contract for a European customer.

Based on site in Edinburgh you will be part of a large and complex Radar programme in Airborne AESA Radar Sector.

As such, you will liaise closely with a large, well established Integrated Project Team (IPT) comprised of a multi-site cross-functional skillset of engineers and other professionals from across the business.

The work is a development role, focused on enhancing our Radar product by delivering iterative performance improvements through successful software and firmware development upgrades using agile methodology to deliver the agreed customer plan on schedule. Additionally looking at longer term, more significant changes to hardware and software to upgrade product performance are envisaged, keeping our product at the cutting edge of capability for years to come.

What you’ll bring

• You will report directly to the Programme Manager on Development activities.
• You will lead the IPT in the successful delivery of a compliant project in line with the Customer, Contractual and Legislative requirements.
• You will ensure effective communications to proactively encourage project delivery across all functional business areas to achieve cost, quality and schedule within budget.
• You will proactively monitor project progress, resolve issues and initiating appropriate corrective action.
• You will identify and manage risks to the production project, including the development of contingency plans.
• You will engage and input into business winning activities, such as bidding and proposal preparation.
• You will conduct project reviews and make recommendations to appropriate business areas.
• You will be involved in daily interactions with key members of the IPT
• You will be on Edinburgh site c.3 days per week, with international travel of up to 1 trip per month.

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.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

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 - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid