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Leonardo

Senior Project Manager – Transformation

Leonardo

. Lead large-scale digital and business transformation projects across the Electronics Division .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading digital transformation projects and managing multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful business adoption and sustained benefits. Proficient in financial management, governance, and stakeholder engagement within complex supply chain and procurement environments.

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Digital Transformation Project DeliveryProject Management Qualification (PRINCE2, Agile)Stakeholder Engagement and InfluenceFinancial Management and GovernanceChange Management Principles

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Hard Skills
Project ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementRisk ManagementBenefits Realisation TrackingSupply Chain ProcessesProcurement ProcessesValue Chain ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsThird-Party Vendor Management
Soft Skills
Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementTeam MotivationCross-Functional Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Leonardo’s Lifecycle Management FrameworkProject Performance Management ToolsChange Management Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
PRINCE2AgileBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
Industry Keywords
Digital TransformationBusiness AdoptionComplex OrganisationCommercial EnvironmentTransnational Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead large-scale digital and business transformation projects across the Electronics Division
  • Deliver strategic capabilities that improve end-to-end value chain capabilities and business processes
  • Report to the VCM Programme Manager for direction, escalation, governance and project performance management
  • Deliver projects to the approved financial baseline, review variances and develop mitigation or recovery plans
  • Report financial performance and maintain quantified benefits realisation tracking against the Business Case
  • Build cross-functional relationships with Business Leads, Product Owners, Change Leads and Technical Leads
  • Lead multidisciplinary and multisite teams across UK sites and, where required, transnational teams
  • Maintain and update the Business Case throughout the project lifecycle
  • Manage external implementation partners, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Lead Leonardo teams to deliver agreed scope, quality, schedule and budget
  • Identify and manage dependencies with other VCM projects, business initiatives and enterprise transformation programmes
  • Manage project risks, issues and changes and keep stakeholders informed of status and recovery actions
  • Track milestones and deliverables to ensure timely project outcomes
  • Engage stakeholders and key users to ensure solutions meet approved business requirements
  • Support business readiness, communications, training and adoption activities with the Change Lead
  • Ensure adherence to Leonardo’s Lifecycle Management framework, including artefacts, stage-gate approvals and governance reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience delivering digital transformation projects from implementation through to successful business adoption
  • Experience delivering business improvement initiatives, including management of external implementation partners and suppliers
  • Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams
  • Professional project management concepts applied in innovative and practical ways
  • Broad knowledge and experience across Supply Chain, Procurement and Value Chain processes within a complex organisation
  • Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent) or substantial experience in project delivery methodologies
  • Ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
  • Knowledge of change management principles and experience delivering projects achieving successful business adoption and sustained benefits
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing third-party implementation partners and technology delivery vendors
  • Strong financial management, governance, risk and benefits realisation experience
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
  • Experience in a procurement, supply chain or commercial environment is desirable
  • Subject to pre-employment screening under the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS); additional NSV eligibility may apply, including SC or DV

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Free financial advice
  • Employee-led inclusion and diversity networks
  • Bonus scheme for all employees at management level and below
  • Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
  • Financial reward through the referral programme
  • Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more
  • Flexible hours with hybrid working options