CYS - GCAP Joint Venture Headquarters - IT Portfolio Senior Manager

Experteer Italy; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial group in Reading is seeking an IT Portfolio Senior Manager to oversee the management of the IT portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and a proven track record in portfolio management. The ideal candidate will define and manage the IT strategy, coordinate resources, and support successful project delivery. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading organization.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience of portfolio and/or business technology management.
• Proven track record managing large, complex portfolios across multiple business units or geographies.
• Good command of the English language for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Align IT portfolio with business objectives.
• Define and manage IT portfolio strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee project delivery within budget and timelines.

Skills

Portfolio management

Business technology management

IT Systems Management

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PRINCE2

Job description

Leonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security that realizes multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland and the US.

Within the GCAP Joint Venture, in the GCAP Technical Leadership UO, we are looking for an IT Portfolio Senior Manager for GCAP HQ in Reading (UK). The IT Portfolio Senior Manager is responsible for delivering IT portfolio outcomes supporting the objectives of the Joint Venture, by overseeing a team responsible for managing the IT portfolio across new demand within value streams, in-flight initiatives and IT projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to align on priorities and manage the overall IT portfolio across the enterprise.
• Define and manage the IT portfolio strategy and roadmap, ensuring that all IT initiatives support the overall business objectives and priorities.
• Coordinate business planning activities across the DI function between senior stakeholders and relevant JV functions, such as finance, project management, commercial and supply chain, ensuring that value, IT investment and spend are accounted for.
• Coordinate and optimize the allocation of IT resources across the portfolio and collaborate with the IT Asset Manager to maximize the efficiency of hardware and software assets.
• Supervise the IT portfolio and project managers to ensure successful project delivery, adhering to budget and timeline constraints.
• Conduct regular reviews of the IT portfolio to assess performance, identify risks and to reallocate resources as needed.
• Oversee the IT portfolio budget, forecasts and benefits realization.
• Partner with the Technology Business Performance Senior Manager and Head of DI Business Management to track and report on the financial performance and return on investment of IT initiatives.
• Establish and enforce portfolio governance frameworks and act as a trusted advisor to steering committees.
• Ensure compliance with financial, risk and change management policies.

Objectives

• Establish, own, and evolve the IT portfolio strategy and roadmap for the DI Function.
• Effectively manage and optimize the organization's IT investments to support its overall business objectives.
• Manage IT portfolios, mitigate risks and optimize resource allocation.

Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience of portfolio and/or business technology management experience.
• Proven track record managing large, complex portfolios across multiple business units or geographies.
• IT Systems Management knowledge, and understanding of the asset and process management practices, requirements and support services.
• Good command of the English language, including setting tasks and instructions, providing feedback, creating reports, documents, and other written materials.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's and master's degree in computer science, business, project management or a related field.
• Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2.
• Knowledgeable in the practical application of Agile methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Scrum), with demonstrable experience of upskilling teams in Agile.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of IT architecture and key technology components, e.g., servers, networks.

Leonardo is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their race, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.