Programme Management & Reporting Manager - Programma GCAP

Job Description:

Leonardo is an international industrial group, among the world's leading companies in Aerospace, Defense, and Security, which creates 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 United Kingdom, Poland, the United States, and operates in 150 countries also through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and holdings. A protagonist in major global strategic programs, it is a technological and industrial partner for Governments, Defense Administrations, Institutions, and businesses.

Leonardo is one of the strategic industrial partners of the GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme), along with the British BAE Systems and the Japanese Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, aimed at the development and realization of a new generation air system, defined as a “system of systems.” Employed for multi-domain defense operations, the system will feature a “core platform” connected with other peripheral “adjuncts” systems, both manned and unmanned.

The program, one of the most challenging and futuristic for the aerospace and defense industry, will drive the technological revolution that will characterize the sector over the next fifty years. A challenge aimed at strengthening the technological and industrial sovereignty of the countries involved, because it aims to identify and make available those innovative technologies, called enabling technologies, that will ensure a generational leap, generating positive returns and economic and social progress for the entire country system, to the benefit of new generations.

The resources who will work within this program will have the opportunity to access a professional growth path in an international and technologically advanced context.

Within the Joint Venture established for the realization of the GCAP Program, we are looking for a Programme Management & Reporting Manager for the GCAP Headquarters located in Reading (UK).

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The Programme Management and Reporting Manager oversees the coordination, monitoring, and reporting of key programs within the Security function.

The role ensures that projects proceed effectively, that stakeholders remain aligned, and that management receives accurate and timely information on progress, risks, and resource needs.

The Manager acts as a central point for the governance of security programs, performance reporting, and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role will operate under the supervision of the Deputy Chief Security Officer of the JV and will report directly to the Head of Strategy & Functional Development.

TASKS:

Program Coordination and Execution

• Manage the planning, execution, and monitoring of cross-functional security programs.

• Maintain roadmaps, schedules, milestones, and program dependencies.

• Facilitate program meetings, steering committees, and working sessions.

• Monitor progress against objectives, promptly identifying risks, critical issues, and obstacles.

Performance Reporting and Analysis

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and performance summaries for management.

• Consolidate data from multiple teams to provide a clear and accurate view of program status.

• Analyze trends, variances, and performance indicators to support the decision-making process.

• Prepare executive-level presentations and briefings.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure that programs comply with established governance frameworks, processes, and quality standards.

• Maintain program documentation, including charters, risk logs, action trackers, and change requests.

• Support audit, compliance, and assurance activities related to program delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Act as a central point of coordination between project teams, leadership, and external partners.

• Communicate updates clearly and consistently to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to optimize reporting processes and improve data accuracy.

• Enhance program management tools, templates, and methodologies.

• Promote best practices in planning, monitoring, and reporting within the function.

REQUISITES:

Educational Qualification:

Diploma/Degree in line with the activities foreseen by the role

Seniority:

Expert minimum 3 years in similar roles

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Solid experience in program or project management, preferably in a multi-project security context.

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data.

• Proficiency in reporting tools, dashboards, and project management software.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain structure and control in dynamic contexts.

• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile) are preferred but not essential.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organized, with a structured and detail-oriented approach.

• Confident communicator, able to simplify complexity.

• Proactive, resourceful, and accountability-oriented.

• Collaborative and able to influence even without formal authority.

Cross-functional Skills (Soft Skills):

Essential requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, particularly in translating technical elements for non-technical audiences.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with proven experience communicating with senior leadership across various functions, both internal and external.

• Ability to autonomously manage one's areas of project responsibility, with clear awareness of individual responsibilities.

• Experience in managing teams or leading cross-functional initiatives.

• Proven problem-solving skills (prospective and lateral thinking) applied to complex problems.

Preferred requirements:

• Ability to make pragmatic decisions and work closely with the business.

Language skills: English C1

Company Overview

Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world’s leading players in Aerospace, Defense, and Security, specialized in multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries, including through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and investments. A key player in major global strategic programs, Leonardo is a technological and industrial partner for governments, defense administrations, institutions, and businesses.

Introduction to GCAP:

Leonardo is one of the strategic industrial partners in the GCAP (Global Combat Air Program), alongside the UK’s BAE Systems and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. This program aims to develop and deliver a next-generation air system, defined as a “system of systems.” Used for multi-domain defense operations, the system will feature a “core platform” connected to other peripheral systems, or “adjuncts,” both manned and unmanned.

This program, one of the most ambitious and forward-thinking in the aerospace and defense industries, will drive the technological revolution that will define the sector for the next fifty years. It is a challenge aimed at strengthening the technological and industrial sovereignty of the participating countries, as it focuses on identifying and making available enabling technologies that will ensure a generational leap. These technologies will generate positive returns, contributing to the economic and social progress of the entire nation, benefiting future generations.

Those working on this program will have the opportunity to access a career growth path in an internationally competitive and technologically advanced environment.

JOB TITLE:

Within the GCAP Joint Venture Security, we are looking for a Programme Management & Reporting Manager for GCAP HQ in Reading (UK).

JOB PURPOSE:

The Programme Management and Reporting Manager oversees the coordination, tracking, and reporting of key programs across the security function. This role ensures that projects run smoothly, stakeholders stay aligned and leadership receives accurate, timely insights into progress, risks, and resource needs. The manager acts as the central hub for security programme governance, performance reporting, and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role will be under the Deputy Chief of Security Officer for the JV and will report directly to the Head of Strategy & Functional Development.

OBJECTIVES:

Programme Coordination & Delivery

• Manage the planning, execution, and monitoring of cross‑functional security programmes.

• Maintain programme roadmaps, schedules, milestones, and dependencies.

• Facilitate programme meetings, steering groups, and working sessions.

• Track progress against objectives, identifying risks, issues, and blockers early.

Performance Reporting & Insights

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and performance summaries for leadership.

• Consolidate data from multiple teams to provide a clear, accurate view of programme status.

• Analyse trends, variances and performance indicators to support decision‑making.

• Prepare executive‑level presentations and briefings.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure programmes follow established governance frameworks, processes, and quality standards.

• Maintain documentation, including programme charters, risk logs, action trackers, and change requests.

• Support audit, compliance, and assurance activities related to programme delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as a central point of coordination between project teams, leadership and external partners.

• Communicate updates clearly and consistently across technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and improve data accuracy.

• Enhance programme management tools, templates, and methodologies.

• Promote best practices in planning, tracking, and reporting across the function.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong experience in programme or project management, ideally in a security related multi project environment.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.

• Proficiency with reporting tools, dashboards, and project management software.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain structure in fast moving environments.

• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile) are beneficial but not essential

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised with a structured, detail focused mindset.

• Confident communicator who can simplify complexity.

• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable driving accountability.

• Collaborative and able to influence without authority

Soft Skills:

Essential requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, especially in translating technical findings for non technical audiences.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of communicating with senior leadership across multiple functions internally, and externally

• Manages own areas of responsibility on a project and understands areas of personal responsibility

• Experience managing teams or leading cross functional initiatives.

• Proven problem solving (forward, lateral thinking) credentials in relation to complex issues

Desirable requirements:

• Ability for pragmatic decision making / ability to work with the business

Language Skills: English C1

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

IT - Roma - Via Montello

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid