Portfolio Integration Lead — Cross-Sector Alignment

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Mental health support & wellbeing

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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

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.