[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Leonardo jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leonardo/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Leonardo · Southampton, GB # Project Manager Southampton, GB Full-time Manager or lead Operations Listed on Leonardo’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Leonardo’s careers site →](https://leonardocompany.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/LeonardoCareerSite/job/GB---Southampton/Project-Manager_R0031185) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Leonardo](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leonardo/) / Project Manager ## Job description ### Job Description Your impact: Do you want to play a key role in delivering the future of combat air for the UK and our international partners in Italy and Japan? As a Project Manager within the Integrated Communications System Global Combat Air Programme IPT, you will be pivotal in helping to deliver a balanced and well-rounded programme for our GCAP First International Contract. Based in Southampton, you’ll collaborate closely with a number of cross-functional teams to drive performance, efficiency, and innovation, while shaping the future of the GCAP ICS Project Team. What you’ll do as a PM within the GCAP First International Contract: Maintain accurate financial tracking and forecasting of project labour and non-labour, as well as Earned Value Management. Generate and Maintain project schedules, milestones and deliverables. Run weekly Integrated Project Team Meetings. Support Engineering Leads with Work Package Management activities and collate data to support internal and external reporting. Support the Risk Manager in developing and maintaining the Risk and Opportunities Register. Own and drive the Sub-System management documents (Support where not leading). Generate and continuously develop future resource growth plans. Support Next Phase bids. Support Face to Face Meetings across the UK, Italy and Japan. ### What you’ll bring Project Management experience in all phases of the Project Lifecycle, including Business Winning Phases, across several projects or programmes of medium complexity, involving both Engineering and Manufacturing. Experience of delivering technical electronic and/ or software products. Demonstrable ability to develop and maintain customer/supplier relations. Experience or awareness of related functions such as Commercial, Procurement, Quality Assurance. Experience in all aspects of Project Planning, Scheduling, Work Package Management and Cost Control. Knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project. Experience using SAP based tools. Ability to influence, inspire and motivate project teams. Willingness to travel both Nationally and Internationally. 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 [https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting](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. Be part of something bigger - apply now! ### Primary Location GB - Southampton Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Southampton, GB - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Leonardo’s careers site →](https://leonardocompany.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/LeonardoCareerSite/job/GB---Southampton/Project-Manager_R0031185) ## More jobs at Leonardo ### [Electronics Engineering Degree Apprentice](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leonardo/jobs/a930e31a8df8c45c01c4/) Southampton, GB ### [Graduate Electronics Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leonardo/jobs/3698bdfdb5ad7afca293/) Southampton, GB ### [Industrial Placement Electronics Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leonardo/jobs/9630be91a54fca670f39/) Southampton, GB ### [Principal / Lead Systems Engineer - Naval](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leonardo/jobs/07ab74071f93136866cd/) Southampton, GB ### [Principal Networks Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leonardo/jobs/603d8260c16802c4b6a6/) Southampton, GB ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Talent Pool - IS - Project manager / Program Manager / Project/Program Lead / Senior Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/7e7f2d0b6ed9ca5cfcd5/) ABB · Bangalore, Karnātaka, India ### [Project Manager Project Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/5392e100a7fc17693c6c/) Infineon Technologies · Melaka ### [Project Engineers M/F Richmond, Southland Richmond, Southland DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT Permanent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/5e503e1f2b53c7c7b5ad/) VINCI · Richmond, Southland ### [Project Scheduler (Project Controls)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/c637c550bf193da374b1/) Lockheed Martin · Mawson Lakes, AUS ### [Project Lead SAP / Project Lead SAP HCM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/75b8efad99e12b73411b/) NTT · Trujillo, Peru OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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