Project manager defence Work, Jobs in Northampton (with Salaries)

Project Manager - Defence
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Project Manager - Defence
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Programme Manager - Defence
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
PROJECT MANAGER
RML Group —Wellingborough
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
Programme Manager Defence - Major Subcontracts
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £66,000 - £82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Continuous Improvement Manager
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £70,000 - £86,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Agile
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d
Senior Project Manager (MEP)
Kier Group —Northampton
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Capital Project Manager
North Northamptonshire Council —Kettering
- £59,077 - £62,879 a year
- Project management
- No degree
- Employee assistance programme
5h
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (BDM)
Torquemeters —Northampton
- English
- Business development
- Travel
Subcontract Manager
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £49,000 - £61,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
2d
Business Development Manager - CNI and National Security
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Business development
- Travel
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Business Development Manager - Missiles & Fire Control Systems
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Business development
- Travel
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Design Manager
Costain —Rugby
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
Senior Anaesthetic & Scrub Practitioner
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust —Northampton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
2d
Product Operations Manager
Kinetic Software —Milton Keynes
- £55,000 - £63,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Mentoring
- Agile
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
1d
Human Factors Engineering Manager
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d
Contract Manager
JN Bentley —Banbury
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- No degree
Quick apply
Administrator
Balfour Beatty —Wellingborough
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Operational Security & Public Safety Manager
East West Rail —Milton Keynes
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
Cyber Security Analyst
Total IT Technology Solutions Ltd —Bedford
- £26,500 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Computer networking
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
9d

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Project Manager - Defence

Lockheed Martin Corporation -
Ampthill

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

Project management
Earned value management
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Project Management

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

We're looking for a Project Manager - Defence to join our team based from our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.

This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern, offering a 4-day working week Monday - Thursday. Monday and Tuesday mandatory onsite with Wednesday and Thursday hybrid working (2 - 4 days onsite depending on business needs).

If successful you'll join a renowned international defence company, with a range of technically innovative products and excellent opportunities for career progression, and personal and professional development.

Accountable to the Business Area Manager for the achievement of the financial, performance and delivery goals for the programme. Responsible to the appropriate Programme Management Manger(s).
Ensuring that the program team is staffed with the skill sets required to meet programme objectives.
Ensuring that all appropriate functions are represented and performing aligned to their appropriate scope.
Leading the team in identifying and achieving Mission Success Events.
Managing execution of and transition between all programme phases, including bid decision, proposal development, negotiations, award, programme startup, programme execution, sustainment, and contract closure.
Establishing and maintaining a programme management plan and if appropriate a subcontract management plan.
Establishing and maintaining program plans and schedules.
Achieving programme performance, cost, schedule, quality, sales, and profit objectives.
Establishing and maintaining approved technical, cost, schedule, and resource baselines.
Implementing a Programme Performance Management process, including the application of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Ensuring that EVM requirements are flowed down to subcontractors if applicable.
Implementing a risk and opportunity management plan and process (for programmes and projects exceeding specified thresholds).
Implementing data management and configuration management processes

The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (DV) of security clearance. More details can be found here.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Proven experience as a Project Manager / Programme Manager
Demonstrable experience of working on large / complex projects within a matrix organisation
Defence sector experience preferred (similar large Engineering / Manufacturing experience such as Aerospace, Automotive, Rail considered)
Frequent interaction with senior leaders alongside a proven record of shaping and influencing financial and strategic/business decision making
Able to achieve delivery to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.
Strong leadership and communication attributes

Desirable skills

APMP APMPQ
SC or DV clearance

Job Reference Number

19219BR

Salary Range

Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension
Dental
Critical Illness
Life Assurance
Travel Insurance
Employee discounts for top high street shops
Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
Reimbursement for a professional membership
Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Job Expires

17/06/2026

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Senior Programme Manager - Defence

PROJECT MANAGER

Programme Manager Defence - Major Subcontracts

Continuous Improvement Manager

Senior Project Manager (MEP)

Capital Project Manager

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (BDM)

Subcontract Manager

Business Development Manager - CNI and National Security

Business Development Manager - Missiles & Fire Control Systems

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Senior Anaesthetic & Scrub Practitioner

Product Operations Manager

Human Factors Engineering Manager

Contract Manager

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Operational Security & Public Safety Manager

Cyber Security Analyst

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