Project Manager

Leonardo UK is seeking a hands-on Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure and technology change within the Cyber Security Division. Working in a lean Integrated Project Team, you will combine senior delivery leadership with direct ownership of the plans, controls, requirements, verification, test and acceptance products required to deliver successfully.

You will manage multiple concurrent and interdependent changes for defence and wider government customers. The portfolio principally covers infrastructure and platform change, including software and operating-system upgrades, new application integration, cyber-security change, migration, transition and operational readiness.

The role requires resilience, sound judgement and strong negotiation skills, together with the confidence to challenge constructively while maintaining effective customer relationships.

The role is based at the customer site in London. There will be some flexibility to work from home, however, frequent site presence is required.

Security clearance is a requirement for this role. If you already hold an appropriate clearance, this would be beneficial.

Customer leadership and ways of working

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). You must also be eligible for National Security Vetting (NSV), which may include Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information, please visit: UK Security Vetting

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.

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.

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.

Leonardo offers an additional allowances for some roles – for more information please contact ukcareers@leonardo.com

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 - London

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite