Programme Manager

Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Your Impact

IPT Lead Role Opportunity – Typhoon Development

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Electronic Warfare (EW) Combat Air Sector, at Leonardo Luton. The Sector is responsible for the leadership and delivery of multinational EW capability on both Typhoon and Tempest combat aircraft. This individual will lead one of the key Typhoon EW Development Integrated Project Teams (IPT), responsible for delivering world leading EW capabilities into Eurofighter Core Nations (GER, IT, SP, UK) and Export Nations while also contributing to the overall Sector strategy for Typhoon and Tempest.

The Typhoon Development area is made up of several IPTs delivering complex activities across EuroDASS and the consortium partners. This particular IPT is the largest and most complex within the Typhoon Development area with a portfolio delivering capability updates for 4 Nation and Export warfighters while also conducting complex obsolescence removal to protect future ac production across a multitude of customers.

As a Eurofighter programme, the role requires leadership and management of international partners in EuroDASS and complex interaction into BAES as the overall responsible for the Typhoon Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS). It also requires leadership of the cross functional delivery team within Leonardo for its scope of work and overall system integration and qualification before delivery into BAES for aircraft integration.

The IPT Lead is expected to be an excellent communicator with all levels of seniority and a variety of nationalities and cultures. Due to this, European travel should be anticipated.

What you’ll do as Programme Manager

• Lead and Inspire: Provide clear leadership and vision, motivating teams to achieve excellence.
• Deliver Success: Oversee planning, resourcing, execution, and delivery of complex projects to meet our overall 5yr business plan.
• Drive Innovation: Champion innovation and best practices to enhance processes and delivery effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate: Work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and partners to ensure alignment and seamless delivery through the life cycle.
• Ensure Governance: Apply effective Life Cycle Management across bids and project delivery.
• Manage Budgets: Deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
• Develop Talent: Mentor and grow staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Think Strategically: Help shape the EW Combat Air and the EW Line Of Business’ (LOB) future.

What you'll Bring

Degree or equivalent

APM PMQ qualified or equivalent is highly desirable

Excellent understanding of financial controls and Project Financial management

An understanding of business operations from strategy to financial delivery

Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplined teams (including but not limited to Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Commercial, Planning and Sales)

A true people leader, focusing on building a high performing and autonomous team, with the courage to delegate and empower

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Project Management, including the ability to manage a portfolio of projects through effective direction setting, resource management, schedule risk analysis and earned value analysis

Strong relationship management skills for both internal and external stakeholders

An advocate for psychological safety, making those around them comfortable to participate and contribute to their highest value

An individual who promotes the sharing of knowledge, rather than ownership of it

Someone who has and promotes a growth mindset to challenge the norm and always find the most effective way to execute

A strong bias to action

Strategic thinker with a track record of solving complex problems

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

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, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit the Leonardo Careers security and vetting page.

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

Secure your Future: Benefit from our 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 (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

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 including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid