Project lead Work, Jobs in Edinburgh, Sct (with Salaries)

Lead Project Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Edinburgh
- £67,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Senior Project Manager - Team Lead
Plexus —Livingston
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Visual Lead - Multrees Walk, Edinburgh
ALO —Edinburgh
- Weekend availability
- Team management
- Recruiting
- Leadership
Quick apply
New Product Alliances & Innovation Lead
AliveDx —Penicuik
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
Senior Manager, Migration Workstream Lead/Project Manager – Investment Management & Wealth, Operations Industry & Domain Solutions, Technology & Transformation
Deloitte —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Agile
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
Project Manager
AliveDx —Penicuik
- Full-time
- PMP
- Leadership
Senior research Officer
The Electoral Commission —Edinburgh
- £40,031 - £42,033 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
10d
KTP Associate in Integrating Capability-based Intelligent Automation Systems in Customer and Operations Processes
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
- University
Property Services Manager
Blackwood Homes and Care —Edinburgh
- £56,148 - £60,702 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Assessment Centre Manager (Glencorse)
Capita —Penicuik
- £60,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Team management
- Recruiting
- In-person
- Employee discount
10d
Change Manager (Organisational Change) - 3 Positions Available
East Lothian Council —Haddington
- £26.09 - £29.14 an hour
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- In-person
- Work from home
1d
Project Coordinator
MacTaggart Scott —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Learning and Development Officer - Higher Executive Officer
Government Actuary's Department —Edinburgh
- £42,127 - £51,487 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Programme & Transformation Manager
Aksu Suardi Business & Management Solutions Ltd —Edinburgh
- £62,000 - £82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Agile
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Quick apply
10d
Head of Digital Communications
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service —Edinburgh
- £62,111 - £77,439 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Analytics
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Operations Lead - Multrees Walk, Edinburgh
ALO —Edinburgh
- Weekend availability
- Recruiting
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Head of Hospitality & Events
BaxterStorey UK —Edinburgh
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Budgeting
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Product Development Transformation Lead, Vice President
Citi —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Project Manager
Fife Council —Fife
- Full-time
- Remote
- Research
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Employee discount
8d
Co-Managing Director – UK & Ireland
BayWa r.e. —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Business development
- Employee assistance programme

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Lead Project Manager

Leonardo UK Ltd -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
£67,000 - £80,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Private medical insurance
Flexible schedule
Referral programme

Qualifications

Technical project or programme management experience
Stakeholder collaboration
PMP
Stakeholder liaison
Engineering
Project team management
Continuous improvement
Project schedule tracking
Primavera P6
Business
Project management experience
Communication skills
Project progress tracking

Full job description

Job Description:

Salary £67,000 to £80,000

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.

Your Impact:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Project Manager on a large, world class Surveillance radar programme.

This Lead Project Manager will be the lead for a significant Integrated Project Team (IPT), providing leadership for the production and ongoing development for a complex radar product. Based on site in Edinburgh c. 3 days a week, you will work with a team comprised of a multi-site cross-functional skillset of engineers and other professionals from across the business and provide leadership and mentorship to 6 other Project Managers in the product area (three direct reports).

The Lead Project Manager will develop a strategic view of the Products they are responsible for, balancing requirements and priorities to deliver the business and customer commitments. There is collaborative relationships with the customer base, with regular interactions which the Lead Project Manager will take an active and leading role within.

You will report directly to the Programme Manager on the Surveillance Radar Product activities.
You will lead the IPT in the successful delivery of a compliant project in line with the Customer, Contractual and Legislative requirements. This is achieved through effective planning and management of team performance and project schedule and cost. In addition, this role will require a systematic approach to maximize value creation within the commercial constraints.
You will ensure effective communications to proactively encourage project delivery across all functional business areas to achieve cost, quality and schedule within budget.
You will proactively monitor project progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action.
You will identify and manage risks to the production project, including the development of contingency plans.
You will input into business winning activities, working with the Business Winning IPT.
You will conduct project reviews and make recommendations to appropriate business areas.
You will be involved in daily interactions with key members of the IPT
You will be on Edinburgh site c.3 days per week, with international travel of up to 1 trip per month.

What you'll bring:

You will typically be degree qualified in a business or engineering related discipline or an equivalent suitable level of work experience
You will have Project Management experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders
You will be enthusiastic and well organised
You will have the ability to embrace and work to tight timescales/deadlines.
You will be a team player and have the natural ability to support others and seek support
You will possess effective and flexible communication, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills
Strong stakeholder management
A pro-active approach with a "can do" attitude, striving for continuous improvement, effectiveness and efficiency

A working knowledge of SAP and Primevera P6
APM / PMP qualification (or working towards a qualification)

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: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

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 - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid

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