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Project Manager - Defence
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £51,500 - £64,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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- Overtime
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- Negotiation
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- Full-time
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Project Manager - Defence

Lockheed Martin Corporation -
Ampthill

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£51,500 - £64,000 a year

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Bid management
Technical project or programme management experience
Management
Data management
Decision making
Risk management
Earned value management
Leadership
Project management experience
Communication skills
Negotiation

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.

Responsible & Accountable to the Business Segment Lead for the achievement of the financial, performance and delivery goals for the programme.
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

£51,500 - £64,000 + 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

14/08/2026

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