Job Description Exciting 12-Month Placement Opportunity for Degree Students with a year in Industry: Join Our Project Office Team Are you a student looking for a hands-on experience that will supercharge your career in project management? We have an exciting opportunity for a degree student to join our dynamic Project Office team for a 12-month placement. This role offers you the chance to dive deep into the world of Programme Control, gaining practical experience and building your skills in risk management, cost control, and schedule management. As a Programme Office Placement Student, you’ll be at the heart of critical programme activities, working closely with experienced professionals to deliver real-world solutions across key areas like risk, cost, and scheduling. This isn’t just a job — it’s a unique opportunity to develop your expertise, make a tangible impact, and set the stage for a successful career in project management. Key Responsibilities: Risk Management: You’ll learn how to manage risks and opportunities across various programmes, taking an active role in risk analysis and reviewing exposures. You’ll help lead internal and external risk reviews and brainstorms, working to ensure programmes stay on track and within tolerances. Cost Control: You’ll gain hands-on experience in Earned Value Management (EVM), where you'll be involved in managing control accounts, work packages, and programme budgets. You'll also get the chance to track cost variances and participate in key reporting activities that drive informed decision-making. Schedule Management: Be part of a team that ensures projects stay on time You’ll support the development, maintenance, and analysis of project schedules, understanding the vital role scheduling plays within Earned Value Management (EVM) systems. Proposal Management: You’ll gain experience in delivering change agreements across various programmes, collaborating with various project stakeholders to drive customer directed change requests from reviewing requirements to eventually gaining executive approval. Why Apply? Gain Real-World Experience: Work with experts in the field and apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world projects. Develop Valuable Skills: From risk management to cost control and scheduling, this role will help you develop key project management skills that are highly sought after by employers. Build Your Network: You'll have the chance to connect with professionals in the field and build relationships that could open doors to future opportunities. Career Path: If you’re passionate about project management, this placement will give you a fantastic foundation to kickstart your career in this thriving industry. At Lockheed Martin UK, our Early Careers roles provide a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology and innovation while advancing your own career. As a proud Gold Member of The 5% Club, an exclusive group of UK employers dedicated to investing in apprentices and graduates and named in The JobCrowd’s top companies for graduates and apprentices in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management, we’re renowned for our commitment to developing emerging talent. Whether your passion lies in engineering, cyber security, project management, or business operations, you’ll be working on groundbreaking projects that have a real-world impact. Supported by mentorship from industry experts, continuous development programmes, and a clear path for growth, you’ll be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible, helping to create a safer, more connected world. Discover more at Lockheed Martin UK Early Careers Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value. We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact?recruitment.lmukglobal.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000. Currently studying for a sandwich degree in a related field Strong analytical skills Good verbal and written communications Familiarity with Microsoft Office and proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint Strong inter-personal skills indicating an aptitude for independence and leadership combined with ability for working in a team environment Enthusiasm for learning and a passion for project management This vacancy requires all successful candidates to be processed for a HM Government security clearance, which stipulates, at a minimum, that the applicant must have been a resident in the UK for at least the last five years. Business Environment Lockheed Martin UK Ltd Integrated Systems (LMUK IS) is a leading prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for a wide portfolio of high technology programmes, complex integration, training and through-life support, spanning the defence and civil sectors. The LMUK IS business is a leading provider of systems engineering, software development and complex programme management for global security, cyber, civil and commercial markets. 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