Key Takeaways
- Undertake an Associate Project Management (Level 4) apprenticeship with Fareham College.
- Earn £27,972 per year, working 37.5 hours per week over a 4-day week (Monday-Thursday).
- Gain exposure to project delivery across the engineering lifecycle at Lockheed Martin's Havant site.
- Applications are for a March 2027 starter.
About the Role
Start Date: March 2027 Type: Permanent Salary: £27,972 + Excellent Benefits Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday) Location: Havant (on site) with some sporadic travel across other UK sites
Role Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Project Management Apprentice. You will be exposed to project delivery activities across the engineering lifecycle, from concept definition and requirements through to engineering, development, testing, release, and support.
You will be assisted by experienced personnel throughout your apprenticeship, helping you understand our IT systems and develop into a proficient project manager.
If you are passionate about project management, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and have a desire to continuously learn and grow, we want to hear from you!
Required Skills
- Grade 4 or above (C or above) GCSEs in English and Mathematics.
- Basic knowledge of software tools and systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn and develop skills in the IT Software industry.
- Enthusiasm towards learning and thinking creatively to solve problems.
- Self-motivation.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.
- Ability to prioritise own tasks to meet project needs.
- Problem determination & resolution.
- An appreciation of financial, risks, and opportunity management aspects.
Apprenticeship Overview
- Education Information:
- College/Training provider: Fareham College
- Apprenticeship Name: Associate Project Management (Level 4)
At Lockheed Martin, we invest heavily in the personal development of our employees. As a new starter, you will participate in a UK government-accredited structured educational/work program between the company and an accredited training program directly related to skills required by the company. You will not be expected to know the technologies and software we use from day one, however, we will expect you to be keen to learn!
Role and Responsibilities
The Project Management Apprentice will be responsible for Project Tasks as assigned by their Project Management Office (PMO) Manager for the EMEA region.
- Be involved in all aspects of the Project Management process, methods, and techniques to initiate and execute projects to meet strategic objectives.
- Support the PMO team and customers during project proposal phases and capture.
- Support the PMO team in preparing the Project Charter, Project Execution Plan, and Monitoring progress.
- Be involved in project governance structure, including communications, reporting, and meeting structures.
- Support the PMO team with day-to-day project delivery against requirements for a range of customers.
- Using the Project Management tool, maintain, update, and report on key project data and work with the PMO team by identifying any potential issues as the project progresses.
The candidate will be involved in project delivery activities across the engineering lifecycle (cradle to grave) spanning concept definition and requirements, engineering through development, test, trials, and release, and subsequent support activity.