Defence Senior Project Manager: 4-Day Week & DV Clearance

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Ampthill; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4xFlex working pattern

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager to deliver complex defence programmes within a matrix organisation.

You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and liaise with senior leaders to shape strategic decisions. A DV level security clearance is required or in process; experience in defence or similar large engineering sectors preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager.
• Experience on large, complex projects within a matrix organisation.
• Defence sector experience preferred; aerospace/automotive/rail acceptable.
• Ability to influence financial and strategic decisions.
• Delivery to tight schedules in a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the Business Area Manager for achieving cost, schedule, quality, and profit objectives.
• Ensure the programme team has the required skills and is properly staffed.
• Represent functions and align project scope with objectives.
• Lead the team to identify and achieve Mission Success Events.
• Manage execution and transitions across all programme phases.

Skills

Senior Project Manager

Programme management

Defence sector experience

Leadership

Communication

Matrix organisation experience

DV clearance readiness

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager to deliver complex defence programmes within a matrix organisation.

You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and liaise with senior leaders to shape strategic decisions. A DV level security clearance is required or in process; experience in defence or similar large engineering sectors preferred.