Senior Portfolio Integration Lead — Hybrid, Flexible Hours

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Project Manager (Portfolio Integration Lead) to consolidate portfolio matters across sectors and provide a single focal point for integrated portfolio governance and reporting.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, experience in large-scale delivery projects, and a background in defence. A technical degree or relevant experience is desirable, with hybrid working and strong emphasis on security and IP management.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio-level integration activities to ensure alignment across programmes, projects, and business functions.
• Serve as 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.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Defence industry experience

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Project Manager (Portfolio Integration Lead) to consolidate portfolio matters across sectors and provide a single focal point for integrated portfolio governance and reporting.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, experience in large-scale delivery projects, and a background in defence. A technical degree or relevant experience is desirable, with hybrid working and strong emphasis on security and IP management.