Integrated Programme Planning Lead - LMUK Space Programmes

About the Role

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high‑performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.

Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high‑skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long‑term economic growth. Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.

This is your chance to work on mission‑critical technology, develop cutting‑edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.

The Role:

The Integrated Programme Planning Lead will establish collaborative relationships across and beyond their area of responsibility to maximise business performance and programme delivery. The role requires strong leadership capability, the ability to work collaboratively with customers and peer contractors, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills, alongside proven influencing ability, leadership experience, and a proactive approach.

• Be part of a team to plan and manage detailed schedule networks from design, assembly, test, and into operations.
• Interface with Engineering, Finance and Business Operations, Supply Chain, and Programme Management while working with the entire planning team to translate authorised customer requirements into the performance measurement baseline.
• Develop and maintain compliant Integrated Master Schedules that accurately and comprehensively validate contractual scope, workflow, and resources required to execute the program.
• Work with cross-functional teams to drive progress and performance, monitor changes and status, and facilitate communication between stakeholders.
• Assist in negotiating handoffs between product areas regarding technical content and schedules as well as facilitating workaround planning as required.
• Serve as a liaison by maintaining, publishing, and presenting relevant planning and scheduling information and metrics to provide visibility to management.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• UK Citizenship; Current SC clearance or ability to achieve.
• Extensive experience in a project management schedule networking tool such as Open Plan (preferred), Primavera, Artemis, MS Project, or another comparable scheduling/planning tool.
• Advanced experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices including Cost/Schedule Integration, Earned Value Metrics, Performance Measurement/Reporting, and Project Control and Forecasting.
• Experience in compiling, preparing and presenting project briefings to internal management and external customers.
• Proven experience developing and delivering customer deliverables.
• Proven experience with conducting Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) using Monte Carlo Simulations and presenting results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Master Schedule development and maintenance.
• Demonstrated team building skills.
• Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills.

Desired skills:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Expert experience in a project management schedule networking tool such as Open Plan (preferred), Primavera, Artemis, MS Project.
• Additional planning knowledge/experience (examples: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)).
• JIRA advanced experience.
• Proposal Master Schedule development and submittal experience.