Leonardo

Acquisition Integration Project Manager

Leonardo

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Cyber Security

About the role

  • Lead the delivery of the integration project, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, contractual obligations, and financial targets.
  • Influence and manage senior internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful integration planning and execution.
  • Oversee commercial negotiations and contractual change management in collaboration with Contract Managers.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Finance, HR, IT, Operations, and Legal to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Lead project-level risk and opportunity management, including contingency planning.
  • Inspire and empower integration teams, fostering high performance and accountability.
  • Report progress to senior leadership and contribute to long-term strategic planning.
  • Champion governance, process improvement, and knowledge sharing across integration projects and the wider business.

Requirements

  • Recognised expertise in leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects or programmes, ideally involving M&A or business integration.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to influence at executive level.
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
  • Experience mentoring and developing project teams.
  • Typically meets the APM Competency Framework at Project Manager (Advanced) or Programme Manager level.
  • Eligible for certified membership of APM, PMI, AcostE, or equivalent.
  • Proven leadership of complex, high-value projects across full lifecycle.
  • Strategic stakeholder management and executive-level communication.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Awareness of risk, governance, and performance management.
  • Ability to shape strategic direction and drive continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of Leonardo or the UK Defence Cyber Security Market is desirable.
  • Experience in Mergers & Acquisition projects is desirable.
Benefits
  • Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
  • Secure your Future: 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.
  • Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.
  • Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementrisk managementcontract managementnegotiationstrategic planningprocess improvementM&Abusiness integrationstakeholder managementperformance management
Soft Skills
leadershipinfluencementoringcommunicationcollaborationaccountabilitystrategic thinkingcommercial acumenteam developmentcontinuous improvement
Certifications
certified membership of APMcertified membership of PMIcertified membership of AcostE