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Manufacturing Project Manager

Leonardo
Luton, GBR
Full-time
Manager
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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What you'll bring

  • Proven experience in project, operational and budget management within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience within the defence or aerospace sectors
  • Strong understanding of Life Cycle Management processes, including Manufacturing Maturity Reviews
  • Experience of delivering operational improvements in a manufacturing environment
  • Degree or HND in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • APM PMQ/PPQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification
  • Experience using ERP systems (SAP) and PLM systems (Teamcenter Unified)
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing supply and demand dynamics
  • You’ll also demonstrate:
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and empower teams
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of manufacturing theory and practice
  • Ability to delegate tasks effectively to the wider team
  • The ability to drive change and deliver results in complex environments
  • Customer focus with strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
  • Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Be part of something bigger - apply now!
  • #LI-KG1
  • Primary Location:
  • GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
  • Contract Type:
  • Employee-Permanent
  • Hybrid Working:
  • Onsite

Preferred Qualifications

  • Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

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