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Ampthill - Bedfordshire

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.

Reporting to the Operations Snr manager for the Platform Systems Business Area the successful candidate will be responsible for all Operations activities across the assigned project.

Working within a matrix organisation, the role shall be the link between project and functional stakeholders and shall include controlling spend of assigned budgets against all Operations tasks, ensuring the achievement of project and customer delivery deadlines and being the primary attendee for the Operations function at all project business rhythm meetings.

As Operations Project Lead, and working closely with the functional leads within the project, the successful candidate shall provide input into project risk and schedule management as well as supporting new business opportunities and business reporting whilst providing governance and control to the internal execution of hardware manufacture and delivery

The successful candidate shall be able to demonstrate a broad experience of a manufacturing organisation including, but not limited to, Production Management, Production Planning, Materials management & Logistic, Production / Manufacturing Engineering and Continuous Improvement.

The successful candidate shall also have experience operating within a project environment including direct involvement in project management activities such as budget control, scheduling and risk management as well as experience providing briefings into senior management.

Experience within a similar aerospace or defence organisation who operate a matrix organisation structure will be very beneficial.

A proven track record of leading and influencing teams is also essential for this role.

You will need to be able to obtain SC clearance, in order to obtain this clearance you will need to have been a resident of the UK for 5 continuous years.

12640BR

Full Time

37.5

4xFlex

United Kingdom (UK)

SC

No

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 counselling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

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.

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

09/02/2024