Program Management Director

Lockheed Martin; Canberra; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking a Program Management Director to oversee global training services, with accountability for safety, quality, customer relations, and financial results. You will lead diverse teams across international locations, drive growth strategies, and ensure successful program performance in challenging defence projects.

The role requires experience with complex development, production, and sustainment programs, including working with government contracting and export

Qualifications

• Demonstrated full-spectrum leadership and strategic oversight.
• Experience leading diverse, distributed, and virtual teams.
• Experience in growth strategy development and execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of domestic and international large-scale development, production and sustainment programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage customer and supplier relationships.
• Develop and execute growth strategies across global training services.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Growth strategy

Multinational teams

Job description

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Training Logistics and Simulation (TLS) line of business, headquartered in Orlando, FL, USA, is a global industry provider of training and sustainment products and services.

The business is focused on 21st Century Security for our customers and partners, in line with our OneLM Culture delivered under our 1LMX Transformation program.

Reporting through to the Vice President of Air and Commercial Solutions, the Program Management Director is accountable for the performance, transformation and growth of our Global Training Services mission area which operates across multiple international customers and locations. The role is accountable for all aspects of the business, including safety, quality, customer relations, people and talent management, program performance and all associated financial resources and results.

This role is ideally based in Canberra, however due to the high volume of both domestic and international travel required, other locations where LMA have a presence will be considered.

Key responsibilities

You will offer significant knowledge and experience in managing a portfolio of domestic and international large-scale complex development, production and sustainment programs and are a recognizable leader in the aerospace and defense sector.

You have demonstrated full spectrum leadership skills and experience leading diverse, multi-national, distributed and virtual teams and proven capability in building effective customer and supplier relationships. You are a strategic leader with proven experience developing and executing growth strategies.

What you’ll bring

You will have experience with US Foreign Military Sales and Australian Government Contracting. Familiarity with US Government Export Controls and prior experience working for and/or with US Prime Contractors is desirable.

• Demonstrated full spectrum leadership skills
• Proven capability in building effective supplier and customer relationships
• Experience leading multinational, distributed and virtual teams
• Prior experience developing and executive successful growth strategies
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organisation, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Veteran Friendly Workplace

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

Equal Opportunity

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any adjustments that will help you to be successful.