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Project Engineering Manager

Leonardo
Southampton
1 year ago
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Job Description:

The opportunity:

We are looking for an open minded, collaborative Project Engineering Manager with a breadth of experience to lay the foundations of engineering delivery for the next 25+ years on the Global Combat Air Programme.

The Global Combat Air Programme is an international collaboration between the UK, Japan and Italy developing a 6th generation Future Combat Air platform that will enter service in the mid 2030’s. 

Leonardo UK play a fundamental role in the development and delivery of key capabilities for the Global Combat Air Programme and you could help develop our next generation transformational product.

What you’ll do as Project Engineering Manager – Domain Development:

Successful delivery of the Global Combat Air Programme will only be possible through the creation of an effective tri-national delivery enterprise with a shared sense of identity and purpose. The advertised role resides at the heart of this activity. You will, in conjunction with other members of the domain development team, work to establish:

Productive international partnerships A working ISANKE & ICS domain through enactment of workshare allocation agreements An overarching set of development and governance processes that will facilitate co-ordinated and effective tri-national delivery of the ISANKE & ICS vision that are agreed by the four partner companies (Leonardo UK, Leonardo IT, Electronica and Melco)

In this role, you will be the focal point for all technical aspects related to establishing international partnerships and the ISANKE & ICS domain. Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Leading all technical aspects associated with establishing the ISANKE & ICS domain construct e.g. Joint Venture Company, Consortium etc. Leading the establishment of ISANKE & ICS domain engineering practices including strategy, policy and process, enabling efficient and effective delivery by geographically dispersed teams Supporting work allocation negotiations ensuring technical viability is preserved Supporting the creation of commercial agreements, ensuring they enable engineering delivery. Providing Engineering input to bids and proposals relating to the Joint Venture Company, Consortium etc.

This role can be based at any of the Leonardo UK sites and will involve regular international travel.

What we need from you:

You really must have:

Have excellent communication skills with all levels of hierarchy and across cultures Have ability to Influence and Inspire Trust in others Be able to work effectively even in the presence of uncertainty Be a proactive problem solver that seeks win-win solutions Have significant engineering management experience, preferably on large scale delivery of electromechanical systems with embedded software for aerospace applications Have a breadth of engineering experience and a good understanding of engineering functions, projects and processes Be able and willing to travel internationally on a regular basis

It would be nice if you had:

Understand how engineering is delivered by Leonardo UK Have experience of all lifecycle phases i.e. Development, Manufacture and Support

Security Clearance

: 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.

Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution) Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers) Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) 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
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