EDGEWING - GCAP - Processes & Governance Manager (UK - Reading)

Leonardo S.p.A.; Piemonte; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo SpA is seeking a Processes & Governance Manager for an indicative two-year period in the UK, returning to an Italian site. The role focuses on defining governance frameworks, standardizing processes, and driving improvement across PM&C activities.

You will lead a governance team and ensure compliance across programmes. The position requires leadership, cross-stakeholder collaboration, and strong experience in governance and PMO practices, with a mix of Italian and English language

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of proven experience in governance roles.
• PMP/PRINCE2/APM certifications preferred.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in relevant subject.
• Excellent knowledge of Office tools and processes.
• Excellent English and Italian language skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee programme processes meeting required standards.
• Establish and administer governance framework, model maturation and effectiveness.
• Lead governance team and maintain SOPs, templates and review cycles.
• Collaborate with Internal Assurance Team to monitor compliance.
• Develop PM&C roadmap to full operational capability.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Process improvement

Change management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Tools

Office tools

Job description

Job Description:Leonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security that realises 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. It also operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.We are looking for a: Processes & Governance Manager who is available for an indicative period of two years in the UK, before returning to one of Leonardo Italia's sites.Site: Torino Corso FranciaResponsibilities:Define and oversee programme processes ensuring that they meet required standards. Establish a governance framework that supports processes definition, execution, and implementation. Define and administer the programme governance model, its maturation and effectiveness.Accountabilities include (but are not limited to):Define and implement standardized governance processes;Provide overall governance and of the PM policy, process and procedure suite and its integration;Ensure that processes, procedures and guidelines are clearly defined and mapped, applied configuration and change controls;Collaborate with Internal Assurance Team to monitor compliance;Support continuous improvement of governance processes;Ensure governance requirements are communicated and understood across the programme;Develop standard operating procedures and guidelines;Leadership and management of the process and governance team;Establish strategic roadmap for PM&C operational capability;Manage team performance and code of conduct in accordance with the company;Develop process, procedure and work instruction strategy to support the business evolution.Objectives (Sample)Establish a governance framework;Improve organizational performance by aligning processes with strategic goals;Establish and administer the configuration control for all PM&C related processes, procedures and work instructions;Provide accurate process confirmation KPIs and efficiency outputs to support business operational health;Establish the PM&C roadmap to full operational capability;Deliver the full operating capability processes, procedures & work instructions as required by the programme;Provide the functional centre of excellence for G&A from a PM&C perspective.Requirements:Professional certifications; example: PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM (Association for Project Management);Bachelor’s or higher degree in relevant subject.Essential:Leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring a team and engaging with several stakeholders;Ability to establish governance framework, models, standards, processes templates and review cycles;Relevant Experience in developing, implementing and improvement of processes across projects/programmes;5 -10 years of proven experience in the role;Strong knowledge of compliance standards (example: ISO);Excellent knowledge of business management system and Office tools and solutions used for processes development and management.Desirable:Experience in complex programmes;Professional experience in audit/quality.Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.Seniority: ExpertAttitudes:Decision Making;Attitude for teamwork;Ability to work under pressure;Flexibility and ability to adapt;Orientation towards problem solving, activity planning and deadline management;Dynamism Autonomy and proactivity;Availability for travel.Language skillsEnglish: excellent written and spoken;Italian: excellent written and spoken.Computer skills:Excellent knowledge of Office tools;Other:Working with us you will be able to continuously face new challenges and high technological experiences constantly increasing competencies and knowledge.Seniority:ExpertPrimary Location:IT - Torino - C.so FranciaContract Type:PermanentTotal Base Pay Range:ctg/ B1/B2 34.000€ - 44.000€Hybrid Working:Hybrid