Development Program Manager

Lockheed Martin; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 148,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin operations in Owego, NY seek a Development Program Manager to oversee avionics and platform hardware/software programs for MH-60R/S platforms, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance with disciplined risk management.

You will interface with U.S. Navy and FMS stakeholders, coordinate with CAMs and functional leaders, and apply EVMS to sustain program success.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of program management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams on defense programs.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance across programs.
• Maintain active risk and opportunity management and CDRL development.
• Coordinate with CAMs and control account teams for projections.
• Serve as primary customer interface with U.S. Navy and FMS stakeholders.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Risk/Issue/Opportunity Management

AGILE development

Control Account Manager (CAM)

NAVAIR PMA-299 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we are dedicated to supporting our global MH-60R/S customers through capability development, Obsolescence / Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS) management and resolution, and product line sustainment. Our team in Owego, NY, plays a key role in ensuring the ongoing success of these platforms for both the U.S. Navy and our Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. We are seeking a strong Development Program Manager to continue decades-long success developing avionics and platform hardware and software solutions to support our customers.

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin, we are dedicated to supporting our global MH-60R/S customers through capability development, Obsolescence / Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS) management and resolution, and product line sustainment. Our team in Owego, NY, plays a key role in ensuring the ongoing success of these platforms for both the U.S. Navy and our Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. We are seeking a strong Development Program Manager to continue decades-long success developing avionics and platform hardware and software solutions to support our customers.

THE WORK

The Program Manager’s responsibilities will include managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance with active risk and opportunity management process adherence, baseline activities, and CDRL Development, and will:

• Perform program management leadership activities in support of executing requirements relating to milestones and contractual deliveries including metric development, administration, best practice implementation, and presentation development.
• Develop and negotiate proposal submissions, as well as informal ROM style cost and technical assessments.
• Work with Functional Leadership and Control Account Managers (CAMs)/Work Package Managers to develop accurate cost and schedule projections, and mitigate cost and schedule variances.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, facilitating collaboration and joint problem-solving with the U.S. and FMS stakeholders.

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security, dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology that supports mission readiness. Our Owego-based team specializes in system, hardware, and software sustainment and development for the MH-60R/S platform, ensuring these aircraft remain at peak operational performance. We thrive on solving complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions to our customers worldwide.

Who You Are

You are a results-driven leader with significant experience in program management, particularly in managing complex defense and aerospace programs. You bring:

• Excellent communication skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all LM and customer levels
• Strong organizational skills, enabling you to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated skills in metrics-driven performance management, risk identification and mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Firm understanding of system engineering principles and practices

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill proficiency in all routine Program Management areas typically found with 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline
• Demonstrated success in leading and supporting multi-functional teams on multiple programs.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to acquire and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel
• Proficient in Earned Value Management and Analysis
• Proficient in Risk/Issue/Opportunity Management
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM)

Desired Skills

• Experience with NAVAIR PMA-299 and/or knowledge of the MH-60 R/S platforms
• Experience with Development contracts
• Experienced Team Leader
• Experience with AGILE development processes and practices
• Proficient Workload Planning and associated tools
• Proposal development skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.