Global Combat Air Programme Engineering Director

1 month ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

Transformative Leadership Opportunity:

We are seeking a visionary Project Engineering Manager to spearhead the establishment of an effective tri-national delivery enterprise for the Global Combat Air Programme.

The successful candidate will lead the creation of productive international partnerships, a working ISANKE & ICS domain, and overarching development and governance processes that facilitate co-ordinated and effective tri-national delivery of the ISANKE & ICS vision.

Responsibilities:

  • Establishing the ISANKE & ICS domain construct, including Joint Venture Company and Consortium arrangements
  • Developing ISANKE & ICS domain engineering practices, including strategy, policy, and process, to enable efficient and effective delivery by geographically dispersed teams
  • Supporting work allocation negotiations to ensure technical viability is preserved
  • Supporting the creation of commercial agreements to enable engineering delivery
  • Providing Engineering input to bids and proposals relating to the Joint Venture Company and Consortium

Requirements:

  • Excellent communication skills with all levels of hierarchy and across cultures
  • Able to influence and inspire trust in others
  • Effective problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to finding win-win solutions
  • Significant engineering management experience, preferably on large-scale delivery of electromechanical systems with embedded software for aerospace applications
  • Breadth of engineering experience and good understanding of engineering functions, projects, and processes
  • Will to travel internationally on a regular basis

About the Role:

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of engineering delivery for the Global Combat Air Programme. As a key member of the Leonardo team, you will contribute to the development of a transformational product and play a fundamental role in the programme's success.

Benefits:

  • Award-winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
  • Flexible working hours with hybrid working options
  • Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups
  • Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
  • Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
  • Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera
  • Referral Incentive: Earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
  • Bonus scheme in place for all employees at management level and below


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