Programme Management & Reporting Manager - Programma Gcap...

Position: Programme Management & Reporting Manager, GCAP Headquarters (Reading, UK) – Leonardo

Overview

Leonardo, a global leader in Aerospace, Defense and Security, requires a Programme Management & Reporting Manager to oversee coordination, monitoring, and reporting of key security programs within the GCAP Joint Venture. The role reports to the Head of Strategy & Functional Development and works under the Deputy Chief Security Officer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, execute, and monitor cross‑functional security programs; maintain roadmaps, schedules, milestones, and dependencies.
• Facilitate program meetings, steering committees, and working sessions; track progress against objectives, identify risks, issues, and blockers.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and performance summaries for leadership; consolidate data from multiple teams and provide a clear, accurate view of program status.
• Analyze trends, variances, and performance indicators to support decision‑making; prepare executive‑level presentations and briefings.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, processes, and quality standards; maintain documentation including charters, risk logs, action trackers, and change requests.
• Support audit, compliance, and assurance activities related to program delivery.
• Serve as central coordination point between project teams, leadership, and external partners; communicate updates clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and improve data accuracy; enhance program management tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Promote best practices in planning, tracking, and reporting within the security function.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree relevant to program or project management.
• Expert level with minimum 3 years of experience in similar roles, preferably within the security sector or multi‑project environment.
• Solid experience in program or project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple projects.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret and present complex data; proficiency with reporting tools, dashboards, and project management software.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to engage senior leadership across functions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain structure and control in dynamic contexts.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or Agile are desirable but not essential.
• Highly organised, structured, detail‑oriented, proactive, resourceful, and collaborative.
• Ability to influence without formal authority and independently manage own areas of responsibility.
• Experience in leading cross‑functional initiatives or managing teams.
• Proficient in English (C1 level). Italian is a plus.

Employment Details

Seniority: Expert; Contract: Permanent; Primary Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid Working).