Job Overview
At Leonardo in Luton, we are looking for an experienced Project Controls and People Leader to join our growing team and lead the professional application of Project Controls within the Combat Air Business Area. The role will act as the Project Controls Manager for the Typhoon Development Integrated Project Team (IPT), responsible for the application and delivery of Project Controls practices to meet both business area and functional objectives, while leading and developing the Sector’s Project Controls team.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for the quality of Project Controls for a large, complex or high‑risk IPT through consistent processes, methods, leadership and governance aligned with professional Project Planning and Controls standards.
- Provide strong functional governance and develop and implement strategic approaches and corresponding business solutions aligned with overall business strategy.
- Ensure the IPT portfolio is delivered to optimal schedule quality and that robust Project Controls metrics and measures are applied, including portfolio‑level reporting and analysis.
- Champion and ensure the application of robust Schedule Risk Analysis techniques within the IPT to reflect acceptable risk levels to the business.
- Manage cross‑portfolio dependencies and synergies to support increased business performance through prioritisation and balancing of resources across the business area.
- Drive and facilitate the demand and supply aspects of the Integrated Business Management cycle within the Business Area.
- Champion continuous improvement through identifying and delivering strategic business and functional improvement activities.
- Ensure independent assessments of schedule quality/risk are conducted as part of the Lifecycle Management (LCM) process in accordance with LCM principles.
Qualifications
- Comprehensive and demonstrable Project Controls/Planning experience with proven expertise in all aspects of planning, project controls and project management methodologies (including AGILE) across all stages of the project lifecycle and across portfolios of varying value and complexity.
- Experience with one or more Planning/ERP tools, ideally Primavera P6 and/or SAP.
- Experience in developing, motivating and leading a team to deliver successful outcomes and ability to lead others through change and periods of uncertainty.
- Proven collaboration, communication, planning, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
- Commercial and financial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Experienced in leading What If and Scenario analysis.
- Ability to engage and influence cross‑functional teams and recognise and positively interact with stakeholders to SVP/UK level.
- APMG Project Controls Practitioner Level Certification or equivalent (preferred but not mandatory).
- Good attitude and willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
This role requires National Security Vetting to SC level. Successful applicants must obtain, achieve and maintain SC Clearance and meet the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information, please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Benefits
- Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
- Award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
- Free access to 4,000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Referral programme with financial reward.
- Flexible benefits up to £500 annually, including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts and gym memberships.
- Flexible hours with hybrid working options; part‑time opportunities can be discussed.
Location & Employment
Primary Location: GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300Contract Type: Employee‑PermanentHybrid Working: Hybrid
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