Project Manager - Defence

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Manager - Defence to join our team, based at our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. This role offers a 4xFlex working pattern, comprising a 4-day working week from Monday to Thursday, with mandatory onsite presence on Mondays and Tuesdays, and hybrid working on Wednesdays and Thursdays (2-4 days onsite based on business needs).

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible and accountable to the Business Segment Lead for achieving the financial, performance, and delivery goals for the programme. You will ensure the program team possesses the necessary skill sets to meet objectives, and that all appropriate functions are represented and performing within their scope.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the team in identifying and achieving Mission Success Events.
• Managing the execution 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 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 is preferred; similar large Engineering / Manufacturing experience such as Aerospace, Automotive, or Rail will be considered.
• Frequent interaction with senior leaders, alongside a proven record of shaping and influencing financial and strategic/business decision-making.
• Ability to achieve delivery to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong leadership and communication attributes.

Desirable skills

• APMP APMPQ
• SC or DV clearance

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin, employees are a priority. We offer a highly supportive, friendly, and respectful environment with excellent opportunities for career progression and personal and professional development. Our benefits include Private Medical Insurance, a Competitive Pension, Dental, Critical Illness cover, Life Assurance, Travel Insurance, Employee discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program offering counseling, legal, and financial advice. We also provide internal training, development, and education assistance programmes, reimbursement for professional memberships, and competitive policies supporting flexibility and family leave, including enhanced maternity leave.

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, serving both domestic and international customers. Our business areas focus on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects, and Weapons. We offer an exciting and challenging career path with an excellent work-life balance, including a 4-day week (Monday-Thursday) and flexible working arrangements.