Lead Project Manager (Portfolio Integration Lead)

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Pension up to 15% employer

Mental health support & wellbeing

Bonus scheme

Free access to 4,000+ courses

Refer a friend reward

Flexible benefits up to £500

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Lead Project Manager (Portfolio Integration Lead) to coordinate portfolio-wide integration across programmes and functions, acting as the focal point for consolidated portfolio matters. You will lead cross-sector collaboration, governance, and risk management in a highly collaborative Defence environment.

The role requires strong stakeholder communication, experience with large delivery projects, and a technical degree or equivalent practical experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in defence industry or armed forces preferred.
• Experience with HMG classified material at multiple levels.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale delivery projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio-level integration to align programmes and functions.
• Serve as the key contact for cross-sector consolidation and best practices.
• Establish and maintain mechanisms for cross-portfolio coordination and governance.
• Provide consolidated portfolio health, risks, and action plans to senior stakeholders.
• Support reviews, audits and health assessments and monitor portfolio controls.

Skills

Portfolio integration

Stakeholder management

Governance

Security & IP management

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering/science or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Your Impact:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Project Manager (Portfolio Integration Lead) within our Future Combat Air (FCA) team. This role covers a breadth of coordination and consolidation responsibilities for key aspects for the Portfolio Office (FPO) across both Sectors and you will be the focal point for all integrated portfolio matters, supporting multiple programme areas. We are looking for a well organised strong communicator to work in a highly collaborative environment.

• Lead portfolio-level integration activities to ensure alignment across programmes, projects, and business functions.
• Being the key point of contact for cross sector, portfolio wide consolidation and best practice.
• Establish and maintain mechanisms for coordinating cross-portfolio activities, dependencies, and priorities.
• Provide a consolidated view of portfolio health, integration challenges, and emerging risks to senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration across delivery teams to resolve complex cross-functional issues.
• Develop and maintain portfolio governance frameworks, processes, and reporting standards.
• Ensure governance activities provide appropriate oversight, compliance, and decision support.
• Coordinate portfolio assurance activities and support reviews, audits, and health assessments.
• Monitor adherence to approved portfolio controls and escalation processes.
• Provide leadership and direction for enterprise-wide dependency and issue management.
• Provide strategic oversight of portfolio security and intellectual property management activities through direct leadership of the Security and IP Manager.
• Ensure security and information protection requirements are embedded within portfolio governance and delivery frameworks.
• Act as a trusted adviser on portfolio integration, governance, security, and dependency management matters.

What You'll Bring:

• Previous experience in defence industry or armed forces preferred
• Experience working with HMG classified material at a range of levels
• Strong experience working in large scale delivery projects
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills with the ability to work with team members at all levels of the organisation
• Degree qualified in a technical field (e.g. engineering, science) or equivalent practical experience is desirable, however if you do not have a degree but you have relevant experience, we are interested in hearing from you
• Pro-active, dynamic individual who can work collaboratively and is able to recognise, develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships at all levels of the business
• Great organisational skills and strong communicator with the ability to self-manage

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15%e mployer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

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