IRAD Program Manager — R&D & Ventures

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Ventures is seeking an energetic R&D Program Manager to drive the IRAD portfolio that fuels inorganic value creation and integrate external capabilities into products and programs. The role acts as the strategic linchpin between internal teams, stakeholders, and portfolio companies while managing end-to-end execution within cost and schedule constraints.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or CS with 7+ years of experience, plus strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline with 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Self-starter with a generalist mindset balancing strategic thinking with operational discipline.
• Proven ability to work across organizational boundaries and build deep, trusted relationships.
• Demonstrated track record delivering programs across cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning, organization, control, and integration of LMV IRAD projects, driving end‑to‑end execution within cost and schedule constraint.
• Partner with internal technology, product, business‑area, and functional teams to support IRAD initiatives with the broader transition strategy.
• Lead projects and initiatives that unlock value for LockheedMartin and enable portfolio companies to capture high‑impact opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver status briefings, metrics dashboards, and technical summaries to leadership and external stakeholders; ensure clear, timely information flow across all stakeholders.
• Leverage best practices and lessons learned to refine processes and increase efficacy of future projects.

Skills

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Lockheed Martin Ventures is seeking an energetic R&D Program Manager to drive the IRAD portfolio that fuels inorganic value creation and integrate external capabilities into products and programs. The role acts as the strategic linchpin between internal teams, stakeholders, and portfolio companies while managing end-to-end execution within cost and schedule constraints.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or CS with 7+ years of experience, plus strong leadership,