GCAP - Programme Risk & Opportunity Manager - (UK - READING)
LeonardoTurin, Piedmont, Italy
Posted January 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence 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. In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €17.8 bn, new orders for €20.9 bn and invested €2.5 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digitalisation and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide. Stefano Pontecorvo has been the Chairman since 9 May 2023 and Roberto Cingolani has been the CEO and General Manager since 9 May 2023. Follow Leonardo on social media: ➡️https://x.com/Leonardo_live ➡️https://www.instagram.com/leonardo_company/ ➡️https://www.youtube.com/leonardocompany
Job Description
Leonardo is a global industrial group seeking a Programme Risk & Opportunity Manager for a two-year indicative period in the UK, before returning to one of Leonardo Italia's sites. The role involves identifying, monitoring, and responding to programme risks and opportunities, as well as managing a team supporting the Programme and Integration Lead.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring a team and engaging with several stakeholders
- Knowledge of governance regulatory standards
- Expertise in developing risk management strategy that is aligned with programme objectives
- Expertise in establishing risk management framework, in managing, identifying and assessing risks, in developing risk mitigation actions
- Expertise in cost benefit analysis to evaluate potential benefits
- 5 -10 years of proven experience in the role
- Knowledge of advanced risk analysis techniques (example: sensitivity, Monte Carlo, decision trees) and quantitative risk models
- Excellent knowledge of Business management systems and Office tools