At Leonardo we have fantastic opportunities for Project Risk Managers to join our business. 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 7,000 are based in the UK.
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Risk Management and Business Area VP, you will serve as the focal point and subject‑matter expert for Project Risk Management at a Business Area level. As Project Risk Manager you will engage, support, and influence Programme and Project Managers and their Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to ensure the effective identification, evaluation, and treatment of Project Risks. This role involves overseeing the procedures and developing a risk culture. The role supports the business to deliver capability to customers.
We are looking for Project Risk Managers with varying degrees of experience; we can provide training on our processes and tools and development opportunities across a wide range of projects and programmes, including complex projects at different stages of the product lifecycle.
The role can be based out of our Luton, Edinburgh, and Basildon sites.
Key Areas of Project Risk Management
- Support risk management on both bid and live projects within the business area
- Identify and support appropriate risk and action owners
- Manage the identification of risks (threats and opportunities) using Leonardo’s meta‑language
- Manage the evaluation of risk exposure (probability and cost, schedule, and performance impact)
- Advise on appropriate treatment strategies for risks, in line with Leonardo’s risk appetite matrices
- Support development of treatment action plans, ensuring they are time‑bound
- Work with planners to cost treatment actions and contingencies into the schedule
- Analyse post‑treatment residual risk value using Monte Carlo analysis
- Manage progress of treatment action plans
- Support the contingency setting and management process, including compliant release of contingencies
- Prepare risk data for business‑area reviews and corporate reporting
- Update and ensure the accuracy of the risk data within the risk register or system
- Ensure the project classification is completed and maintained
- Facilitate monthly risk reviews
- Support the project controls function in delivery of schedule risk analysis reporting
- Support ad‑hoc requests from customers and/or Central Risk Function
What You’ll Bring
- Risk management experience within projects and programmes
- Good organisational skills, demonstrated through ability to plan, prioritise, and time‑manage
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Highly numerate with experience of estimating (cost and schedule)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to challenge and present at management level
- Skilled in negotiating and influencing techniques
- Ability to lead workshops and present technical details to large teams with confidence
- Motivational and creative individual, capable of delivering high levels of business and personal performance
- Pro‑active, dynamic individual with proven stakeholder‑management skills
- High competency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
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, including eligibility for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting.
Why Join Us
- Time to recharge – generous leave and up to 12 additional flexi‑days per year
- Secure your future – 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
- Rewarding performance – bonus scheme for employees at management level and below
- 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 (private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym membership, etc.)
- Flexible working – hybrid working options; part‑time opportunities can be discussed for this role
Primary Location
GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations
GB – Basildon, GB – Edinburgh
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
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Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. We employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK.
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