Program manager Work, Jobs in Bedford, Bdf (with Salaries)

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
National Highways —Bedford
- £47,410 - £54,210 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Project management
- Contracts
Transformation Program Manager
Hotel Chocolat —Royston
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- IT
- Employee discount
6d
Program Manager
Collins Aerospace —Leighton Buzzard
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Assistant Project Manager
National Highways —Bedford
- £39,340 - £44,970 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
Project Manager
MBDA —Stevenage
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Free parking
Programme Manager - ESOL
The Bedford College Group —Dunstable
- £41,400 - £47,971 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Education
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
7d
Senior Programme Manager
East West Rail —Milton Keynes
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
13d
Project Manager
Network Rail —Milton Keynes
- £46,701 - £56,963 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Team management
- Agile
5d
IT Project Manager
Synapri —Milton Keynes
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Project management
- Agile
- Communication skills
Technical Program Manager, Ride/Show- Ride Systems (UK Project)
Universal Creative —Bedford
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
Programme Manager: Futures Academy
Milton Keynes College —Milton Keynes
- Up to £37,960 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Maths
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Innovation Programme & Portfolio Manager
Weetabix —Burton Latimer
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Quick apply
7d
Citizen Hub – Programme Director Volunteer
St Neots Initiative —Saint Neots
- Project management
- Leadership
Programme Security Lead
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £66,960 - £97,515 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Programme Commissioning Manager
Balfour Beatty —Buckingham
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
4d
Engineering Programme Manager
Cosworth —Northampton
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Senior Programme Manager, East of England Renal Network
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust —Stevenage
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
1d
Programs and Solutions Lead - Digital and Tech Category (Procurement)
Roche —Welwyn
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
Programs and Solutions Lead - Supply Chain and Engineering (Procurement)
Roche —Welwyn
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Business

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Programme Manager Defence - Major Subcontracts

Lockheed Martin Corporation -
Ampthill

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£66,000 - £82,000 a year

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Programme management
Management
CIPS
SAP
Supply chain
Earned value management
SAP ERP
Communication skills

Full job description

Supply Chain

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

The Programme Manager Defence - Major Subcontracts is a role within the Lockheed Martin UK Global Supply Chain Organisation based at Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Our outstanding benefits include a 4 day working week, giving you every Friday off and hybrid working (Monday and Tuesday fulltime onsite). The successful candidate will join a renowned international defence company, with a range of technically innovative products and excellent opportunities for career progression, and personal and professional development.

This role will be accountable for the successful execution of a portfolio of major subcontracts in; Armoured Vehicles, Platform Integration, Special Projects and Weapons areas & domains to meet domestic and international programme and business needs. LMUK(Ampthill) has a worldwide supply base although predominantly in the UK, Europe, Middle East and the US.

Opportunities also exist to develop comprehensive supply chain strategies and solutions to support bids, proposals within the Defence Sector and commercial environments as business grows.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, determined and committed, and a confident self-starter with the ability to drive and implement change. They will be a team player with proven management ability in a multi-functional organisation, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and exceptional stakeholder management ability. They will have the flexibility to travel as required in the UK and abroad.

Specific responsibilities include:

Managing the subordinate teams overseeing the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification and complex build-to-print subcontracts for commercial, MOD and international programs.
Leading multifunctional subcontract management teams, comprising quality, engineering and other supply chain team members.
Holding a procurement delegation and signing supplier agreements and purchase orders within this.
Directing contract administration resource and the developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialised materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and sustainment using multiple contract types.
Selecting or recommending subcontractors, and writing subcontract packages.
Preparing, awarding and managing resulting subcontracts and required change activity.
If required, coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Proven Programme Management experience within the Defence industry
Ability to manage multiple suppliers to meet cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of highly complex subcontracts.
Outstanding Programme Management, Commercial, Financial and Technical management acumen.
Capable of identifying and mitigating risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
Success in working in multi-functional organisations.
Able to achieve delivery to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.

Desired Skills

Experience as a supply chain professional in developing subcontracts to support new business including bids and captures for complex items and systems.
Supply chain experience in the defence sector.
Application of Earned Value Management.
Knowledge of SAP (or similar) ERP systems.
CIPS qualification

Job Reference Number

18105BR

Salary Range

£66,000 - £82,000 + 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

22/07/2026

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