Job Description

Commercial
Havant

About the Role

The salary bandings for this role are 70,000- 80,000.



The leader of multifunctional Subcontract Management Teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs. Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family. Responsible and accountable for ensuring performance and support of the contract milestones. Develops sourcing and subcontract programme management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs and execution.



This person will act as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability and program execution. Makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications.

The Subcontract Programme Manager oversees the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialised materials, equipment, and services for subcontracts. Candidates needs to have a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts, in the field; for example Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyses and evaluates proposals, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, assist with preparing awards and administers resulting subcontracts. Assists with coordinating additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Subcontract Programme Management or Programme/Project Management Experience Strategically aware - Defines the strategic direction and completion of specific programs and projects, through sourcing strategy and supplier positioning. Ability to create and maintain strong enduring relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Problem solving - provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Risk and Opportunity management experience Ability to oversee and control scope using change control processes Subcontract management and negotiation experience with supplier performance analysis skill set Demonstrated ability to multi-task (position will include program execution and proposal support efforts) across multiple programmes/platforms Experience of creating schedules and managing internal parties to the schedule Good oral & written communication skills Commercial awareness Demonstrated ability to multi-task (position may include programme execution and proposal support efforts) across multiple programmes/platforms

Job Reference Number

18106BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.50

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

SC

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering

Flexible working

with the option to also work a

4 day week

depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance Competitive Pension Dental Critical Illness Life Assurance Travel Insurance Employee discounts for top high street shops Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes Reimbursement for a professional membership Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world's leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

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

08/12/2026