Graduate Project Manager

Job Description:

Our 12 month Graduate Programme

Joining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business. As a Graduate you will join us on £33,000 with a welcome bonus and could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.

You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments.  On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts.  Throughout the programme you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals.  We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for chartership. 

At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera, the world leading online training platform that offers around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.

As a Graduate PM within the Lincoln Operational Support & CEMA Academy you will be supporting a high calibre integrated team delivering technically complex projects to time, cost and quality.

Maintaining a positive working relationship across all internal stakeholders, the role will be responsible for completing updates in support of customer contracts, under a matrix organisation of Programme & Project Management team members.  Activities will be varied with specific focus on supporting the team in achieving the successful delivery of a solution or project that is compliant with customer, contractual and legislative requirements, and adheres to deadlines, cost and quality.

What you’ll do as a Graduate Project Manager

• Support the delivery of effective project management services across the Lincoln project teams ensuring all relevant project management processes are adhered to

• Provide support to the IPT Lead in coordinating a consistent approach to project management reporting for customer contracts

• Supporting the matrix team in capturing accurate record of actions/decisions during critical external meetings

• Coordinating and issuing reports on all project actions outstanding, obtaining updates from action owners on a regular frequency

• Supporting the Risk Management process across the Lincoln projects

• Supporting the achievement of the forecasted cash, revenue and margin return

• Assisting in generating and validating estimates and proposals for new bids, under the direction of Bid Manager

• Maintaining the team calendar to reflect important project related dates, with aim of deconflicting programme critical events e.g. PDR/CDR/TRR/Customer reviews

What we need from you:

All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD.

• Demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ attitude and determination to support a challenging programme in achieving outputs

• A drive and passion in Project Management with a desire to grow into a future Project Manager leader

• Ability to operate in matrix organisation across the IPT with multiple priorities

• Personable and able to obtain updates from busy teams by required deadlines

• Able to operate with minimal supervision, once task allocation is provided

• A good understanding of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power-point, Project

• Attention to detail to ensure an accurate record of events is captured at critical events

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of five years permanent residency in the UK.

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.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with possibility of some hybrid working.

• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental