Digital Solutions Manager
Company
Location
Basildon, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
3/28/2025
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Description
Job Description
The Opportunity
Leonardo is looking to recruit a Digital Solutions Manager to join a specialised team within the Digital Solutions department, they are responsible for establishing a culture of best practise, coaching and mentoring the team to adopt a DevSecOps approach to delivery.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
Working at a UK level the Digital Solutions Manager will act as an ambassador developing experts within the professional / technical discipline
The Digital Solutions Manager will lead, in their area of expertise, across functions in support of strategic business plans. Facilitating relationships and working to grow the Digital Solutions function across a wide range of products and capabilities.
They will provide a substantial contribution to the resolution of complex business / technical issues and problems
They will develop strong internal/external relationships in support of the business objectives globally at Leonardo
What You Will Do
Lead the provision of expert advice to drive the business in the delivery of current and future business objectives in line with internal and external compliance
Manages, motivates and develops the function, ensuring members effectively prioritise work and time to deliver solutions meeting Service Level Agreements
Propose annual budgets and periodic forecasts undertaking detailed resource, material and cost planning, reviewing and investigating differences between budget and actual
Influence and negotiate with key project stakeholders, using data and analysis to support reasoning
Lead projects from design to completion to achieve required business outputs, obtaining acceptance for all deliverables from the business
Build relationship with vendors to encourage one Leonardo approach
Ensure department procedures and guidelines are appropriately followed by team members
Ensure adherence to locally defined standards for all developed Business solutions
What We Are Looking For
As a Digital Solutions Manager you will have experience in an IT Management role with
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location
GB - Basildon
Additional Locations
GB - Bristol Building, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Southampton, GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
The Opportunity
Leonardo is looking to recruit a Digital Solutions Manager to join a specialised team within the Digital Solutions department, they are responsible for establishing a culture of best practise, coaching and mentoring the team to adopt a DevSecOps approach to delivery.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
Working at a UK level the Digital Solutions Manager will act as an ambassador developing experts within the professional / technical discipline
The Digital Solutions Manager will lead, in their area of expertise, across functions in support of strategic business plans. Facilitating relationships and working to grow the Digital Solutions function across a wide range of products and capabilities.
They will provide a substantial contribution to the resolution of complex business / technical issues and problems
They will develop strong internal/external relationships in support of the business objectives globally at Leonardo
What You Will Do
Lead the provision of expert advice to drive the business in the delivery of current and future business objectives in line with internal and external compliance
Manages, motivates and develops the function, ensuring members effectively prioritise work and time to deliver solutions meeting Service Level Agreements
Propose annual budgets and periodic forecasts undertaking detailed resource, material and cost planning, reviewing and investigating differences between budget and actual
Influence and negotiate with key project stakeholders, using data and analysis to support reasoning
Lead projects from design to completion to achieve required business outputs, obtaining acceptance for all deliverables from the business
Build relationship with vendors to encourage one Leonardo approach
Ensure department procedures and guidelines are appropriately followed by team members
Ensure adherence to locally defined standards for all developed Business solutions
What We Are Looking For
As a Digital Solutions Manager you will have experience in an IT Management role with
- With a keen interest in modern delivery models, you'll be able to motivate and lead project teams of IT professionals and expert business users
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Able to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
- Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders from different departments, aligning IT strategies with business goals
- Experience in managing relationships with IT vendors and suppliers
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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 15% 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, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
- Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
- 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
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location
GB - Basildon
Additional Locations
GB - Bristol Building, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Southampton, GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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