Overview
Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, serving domestic and international customers. Our business areas include Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, delivering products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other clients. We offer an exciting career path, excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon–Thu) and flexible working arrangements.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager (Defence) to join our team at our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. The role offers our 4xFlex working pattern (Mon–Thu) with a hybrid model of two days on-site (Mon & Tue) and two days working from home. As Senior Programme Manager, you will drive programme delivery, ensure mission success, and lead high-performing teams across the full programme lifecycle.
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.
Qualifications
* Proven 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.
What we offer
We offer competitive salaries and a flexible holiday entitlement. A range of wellbeing benefits are available through our wellbeing tool on commencement of employment. Examples include:
* Private Medical Insurance
* Competitive Pension
* Dental
* Critical Illness
* Life Assurance
* Travel Insurance
* Employee discounts for top high street shops
* Employee Assistance Program with services such as counseling, legal and financial advice
* Internal training and development alongside Education assistance programmes
* Reimbursement for a professional membership
* Flexible policies that support family leave, including enhanced maternity leave
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