Portfolio Integration Lead - Senior Project Manager

Leonardo S.p.A.; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

BPSS/NSV considerations

Pension scheme (Leonardo benefits)

Job summary

Leonardo S.p.A. in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Project Manager (Portfolio Integration Lead) to coordinate portfolio-level integration across programmes and functions, ensuring governance, risk management, and senior stakeholder alignment.

The role sits within the Future Combat Air team and requires strong communication and collaboration across delivery teams. The post holder will drive cross-sector consolidation, manage dependencies, and provide strategic oversight of security and IP

Qualifications

• Experience leading defence programmes or large-scale delivery projects.
• Experience with cross-sector portfolio integrations and governance.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and manage complex dependencies.
• Security clearance considerations or BPSS eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio-level integration activities to align programmes, projects and functions.
• Act as the focal point for cross-sector consolidation and best practice.
• Establish mechanisms for coordinating cross-portfolio activities and priorities.
• Provide consolidated view of portfolio health, risks, and dependencies to executives.
• Facilitate collaboration to resolve cross-functional issues and maintain governance.
• Develop and maintain portfolio governance frameworks and reporting standards.
• Coordinate portfolio assurance activities and support reviews and audits.
• Oversee security and IP management as part of portfolio governance.
• Lead enterprise-wide dependency and issue management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic communication

Leadership

Portfolio governance

Security & IP management

Education

Degree in engineering or science

Job description

Leonardo S.p.A. in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Project Manager (Portfolio Integration Lead) to coordinate portfolio-level integration across programmes and functions, ensuring governance, risk management, and senior stakeholder alignment.

The role sits within the Future Combat Air team and requires strong communication and collaboration across delivery teams. The post holder will drive cross-sector consolidation, manage dependencies, and provide strategic oversight of security and IP