Job Description

Programme Management
Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

Salary

: 61,000 - 76,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Working Pattern

: 37.5 hours per week | 4 day working week Monday to Thursday

Location

: Ampthill, Bedfordshire, Hybrid (Mon - Tue onsite)



We're looking for a

Senior Project Planner

to join our Programme Management team at our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in

Ampthill, Bedfordshire

You'll play a key role in managing the

end-to-end planning lifecycle

-- from proposal to execution -- helping deliver some of the UK's most complex and innovative engineering programmes.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the

planning and schedule management

process across the full programme lifecycle. Support proposal preparation and bid planning, developing schedules and planning artefacts for customer submissions. Act as the

planning integrator

between programme management, senior leadership, and customers. Validate

cost and schedule integration

to drive effective performance management. Ensure full

vertical and horizontal integration

of schedules and programme artefacts. Work with the Risk Manager to perform

schedule risk analyses

and predictive assessments. Identify and resolve schedule conflicts, developing

workaround and recovery strategies

. Maintain and update the

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

weekly and monthly. Manage the

Performance Measurement Baseline

and ensure Earned Value Management (EVM) principles are applied. Provide

schedule insights and reports

for internal and client reviews.

Why You'll Love Working Here

4-day working week (Mon-Thu)

- enjoy a true work-life balance.

Hybrid working

- typically 2 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

Collaborative culture

- work alongside some of the brightest minds in UK engineering. Be part of an organisation delivering

cutting-edge Defence and technology programmes

that make a real impact.

Read to Advance Your Career?

Join us and shape the future of advanced engineering in the UK.

Apply today to become part of our innovative and collaborative Programme Management team.

The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found here

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Proven experience in

Project Planning

or

PMO

roles within complex programmes. Strong understanding of

Earned Value Management (EVM)

. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to spot scheduling and cost issues early. Confident communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills. Skilled in the creation, maintenance, and control of

Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

. Calm, methodical, and detail-oriented -- even under pressure.

Desirable:

Experience with

Primavera P6

and

SAP cost planning/reporting

. Background in

Defence, MoD

, or other complex engineering environments. Ability to quickly adapt to new tools, systems, and processes.

Job Reference Number

17870BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

SC

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Job Expires

13/11/2025