Description

Job Description:

Leonardo is one of top ten largest defence companies globally, we make everything from helicopters to radios and have significant technological investment and products across Defence, Global Monitoring, Energy, Aerospace, Space and Manufacturing.

The Leonardo Cyber & Security Solutions Division, one of the three divisions in Leonardo UK, is a pivotal innovator, helping customers deliver and secure their digital transformation. Cyber & Security Solutions is at the forefront of supplying technology and services for both civil, defence and security markets, in both the UK and around the world, to enhance the capabilities of its Customers.

Due to continued growth, Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will work under guidance and direction of more senior Project Management professionals, gaining in skills and experience to support your development, while working as part of a team to deliver exceptional value to our customers.

The role will be a mixture of home based and onsite.

What you’ll do as an Assistant Project Manager:

As an Assistant Project Manager, you demonstrate an agile mind-set to actively and positively influence the team’s performance through collaboration and empowerment of individuals.

As an Assistant Project Manager you will gain experience of all aspects of managing projects, through the full lifecycle:
• Ensuring all contractual obligations are achieved to the full satisfaction of the customer
• Planning, management and reporting of the project plan including resource requirements, and budget constraints to support maximization of the economic and financial objectives of the project
• Build relationships with the customer community, earning their trust and inspiring confidence through your energy, thoroughness and consistent delivery of undertakings
• Develop effective relationships with internal stakeholders and wider IPT members supporting achievement of project goals during the entire lifecycle
• Management of change ensuring schedule and cost impacts are fully documented and communicated
• Effective Risk and Opportunity Management ensuring fully analysed registers are reviewed regularly and mitigation actions are carried out
• Involvement with Agile events to support the team with removing impediments
• Plan and apply all governance requirements for the project

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in project management. All Assistant Project Managers belong to a community of diverse Project Management professionals. We look to you to bring your own unique skills and experience to contribute towards; business improvement initiatives, mentoring of others and ensuring best practice and a consistent level of high performance across the business.

What we need from you:

Your agile mind-set, energy and ambition mean you always strive to achieve the highest standards. You are keen to learn through your involvement at all levels of the project and you are able to demonstrate:
• Experience of working in a project environment with a multi-skilled team
• Basic knowledge of the key areas of project management including planning, risk management, performance monitoring, governance, project finances and contractual terms
• An ability to build relationships and use these skills to positively influence outcomes
• Attention to detail, particularly when working with large amounts of data

And it would be beneficial if you have:
• Project Management qualifications
• Agile qualifications
• Working knowledge of tools such as Jira, confluence, Visio, Microsoft Project

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 - London

Additional Locations:
GB - Basildon - UK Offsite, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid