Lockheed Martin
Senior Project Planner
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Senior Project Planner
Senior Project Planner Havant, Hampshire, UK £85k- £106k + Competitive Benefits + Bonus + BUPA 37.5 hours per week + 4 day work week option
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility.
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the embodiment of corporate responsibility.
Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin. LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin’s International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK.
We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security.
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.
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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.
You will establish collaborative relationships across and beyond their own area of responsibility in order to maximise the business performance. You will provide team leadership and vision to the team working collaboratively with the customer and peer contractors. You must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills with key influencing abilities, documented leadership and demonstrate initiative. You will be part of a team to plan and manage detailed schedule networks from design, assembly, test, and into operations You will 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
Other duties:
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
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Desired skills:
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
Qualifications and Experience :
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline would be helpful but strictly necessary, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 15 years or more of professional experience; or 13 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.
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 recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 02392 415270.
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