Graduate job
•£30,000 - £35,000
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 £32,000 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.
The opportunity:
- As a Graduate PM within the BriteCloud Business Area you will be supporting a high calibre integrated team delivering a world leading capability to customers both internationally and within the UK.
- 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 across the full product lifecycle from 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 PM:
- Support the delivery of effective project management services across the BriteCloud Portfolio ensuring all relevant project management processes are adhered to;
- Provide support to the Hd of BriteCloud in coordinating a consistent approach to project management reporting for customer contracts;
- Coordinating and issuing reports on all project actions outstanding, obtaining updates from action owners on a regular frequency;
- Supporting the Risk/Opportunity Management process across the BriteCloud Portfolio;
- Supporting the achievement of the forecasted cash, revenue & margin return;
- Assisting in generating and validating estimates and proposals for new bids, under the direction of the Bid Manager;
- Gain PM experience across the full lifecycle of projects by taking on PM responsibility (under guidance) for dedicated work packages within the portfolio
What we need from you:
- This role requires a minimum of an upper Second class Bachelors/Integrated Masters degree, or a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD. We will consider any subjects but Engineering, other STEM, Business or Project Management are our preference.
- 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 PM leader;
- Ability to operate in matrix organisation across the Business Area 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
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 hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.
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 5 years permanent residency in the UK.
At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!
Primary Location:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
More Details
Salary
£30,000 - £35,000
Apply by
10.06.2024
Locations
Luton