Programme manager defence Work, Jobs in Rushden, Nth (with Salaries)

Senior Programme Manager - Defence
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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
PROJECT MANAGER
RML Group —Wellingborough
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
Project Manager - Defence
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Senior Project Manager - Defence
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Compliance Surveyor
North Northamptonshire Council —Kettering
- £48,226 - £51,356 a year
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Data and Performance Officer
North Northamptonshire Council —Kettering
- £38,220 - £40,777 a year
- English
- No degree
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Risk Manager
Connells Group —Milton Keynes
- IT
- Communication skills
Quick apply
7d
Highways Inspectors Team Manager
National Highways —Bedford
- £39,340 - £44,970 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
11d
Senior Project Manager (MEP)
Kier Group —Rushden
- 12 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
Human Factors Engineering Manager
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d
Branch SHEQ Manager
Mears Group —Milton Keynes
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee discount
Quality Manager
BPA —Daventry
- Quality control
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
1h
Project Manager
Balfour Beatty —Peterborough
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Contracts
- Construction
- Annual leave
Senior Project Manager
Balfour Beatty —Peterborough
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Annual leave
Approved Mental Health Professional - Day - 22 Hours
North Northamptonshire Council —Kettering
- £48,226 - £51,356 a year
- Day shift
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Site Manager
Balfour Beatty —Peterborough
- Hybrid work
- Construction
- Leadership
- Annual leave
7d
Business Development Manager - Missiles & Fire Control Systems
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- Business development
- Travel
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
7d
Approved Mental Health Professional - Out of Hours Service
North Northamptonshire Council —Kettering
- £48,226 - £51,356 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Electrical Team Leader
North Northamptonshire Council —Corby
- £48,226 - £51,356 a year
- Employee assistance programme
6d

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Senior Programme 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

Earned value management
Communication skills

Full job description

Programme Management

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager - Defence to join our team at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.

This role offers our 4xFlex working pattern – a 4 day working week (Monday–Thursday) Monday and Tuesday are mandatory onsite with Wednesday and Thursday hybrid working (you could be required onsite additional days depending on business needs)

As Senior Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving programme delivery, ensuring mission success, and leading high-performing teams across the full programme lifecycle.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Accountable for delivering programme financial, performance, and delivery objectives, reporting directly to the Business Area Manager.
Build, lead, and inspire cross-functional teams with the skills and capabilities needed to achieve programme goals.
Oversee all phases of programme execution: bid decisions, proposals, negotiations, award, start-up, execution, sustainment, and closure.
Develop and maintain programme and subcontract management plans, schedules, and performance baselines.
Ensure delivery to agreed cost, schedule, quality, sales, and profit objectives.
Implement Programme Performance Management processes, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and subcontractor compliance where applicable.
Drive effective risk, opportunity, data, and configuration management across programmes.
Lead the team in identifying, tracking, and delivering Mission Success Events.

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

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Significant experience as a Programme Manager in the Defence sector.
Track record of managing large-scale, complex projects (£10M+).
Strong background in working with PMO teams to deliver programmes on time and within budget.
Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, with the ability to influence strategic and financial decision-making.
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Desirable

APMP, APMPQ, or equivalent Project Management accreditation.
Existing SC or DV clearance.

Job Reference Number

18941BR

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

09/06/2026

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