Lockheed Martin
Senior Programme Manager - Defence
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Standard Job Description
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager - Defence to join our team at our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
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This role offers our 4xFlex working pattern – a 4 day working week (Monday–Thursday) Monday and Tuesday are mandatory onsite with Wednesday and Thursday offering potential for hybrid working, dependant on meeting business needs
As Senior Programme Manager, you will be accountable for play a pivotal role in driving programme delivery, ensuring mission success, and leading high-performing teams across the full programme lifecycle.
Lockheed Martin is a global company with a century-long history of designing, building and delivering the most sophisticated defence technologies the world has ever seen. Our team is large and exceptionally talented - an outstanding group to work with, and learn from. They embody a culture of collaboration, adaptability and excellence. We support all or people professionally and personally as their work advances the security of the UK, our Armed Forces and our world.”
Key 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.
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The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (DV) of security clearance. More details can be found here.
Required Skills, Qualifications And Experience
- Significant 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.
Desired Skills
- APMP, APMPQ, or equivalent Project Management accreditation.
- Existing SC or DV clearance.
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