IT Programs Sr Mgr - L6

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, TX seeks an IT Business Partner to align IT with the Integrated Air & Missile Defense program objectives. You will bridge business needs and technology, drive value through IT governance, and guide project delivery across multiple departments.

The role demands 10+ years in a fast-paced tech environment, clear leadership, and strong communication to brief executives and coordinate cross-functional teams. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Business Administration, or related field.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Formal leadership experience.
• 10+ years in a rapid change technical environment.
• Translate business objectives into technical requirements and specs.
• Strong PM skills with status reporting, risk tracking, and roadmaps.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement across teams and IT partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for exec briefings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program and project plans, budgets, and staffing aligned with IAMD.
• Collaborate with security, acquisition, engineering, and program stakeholders on IT challenges.
• Provide executive status reporting, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Champion enterprise IT services and promote best practices and standards.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and development support as needed.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service delivery optimization.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, training, performance, and salary actions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Executive briefing

Communication skills

IT governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Standard Job Description

The Missiles and Fire Control Chief Information Officer (CIO) organization is looking for a skilled IT Business Partner to join our team as the lead for the Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) line of business. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between IT and the program ensuring that technology solutions align with business objectives and drive organizational success.

What You Will Be Doing

The Line of Business IT Business Partner requires both technical expertise and business acumen to facilitate communication and collaboration across various departments, contributing to the effective use of IT systems and resources. This includes LOB engagement, program assessments and value stream mapping and will act as the IAMD liaison to the MFC and EO IT organizations.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develop and maintain comprehensive program and project plans, budgets, and staffing structures aligned with IAMD priorities.


• Partner with security, acquisition, engineering, and program stakeholders to resolve both classified and unclassified IT challenges.


• Provide executive status reporting, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.


• Champion enterprise IT services and promote adoption of industry best practices and standards.


• Offer hands-on technical guidance and development support as program needs arise.


• Contribute to high-level strategic planning and service delivery optimization.


• Coordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions

Why Join Us

We seek a highly skilled Business Technology Partner to drive strategic technology initiatives and enable organizational success. The ideal candidate will combine deep business technology expertise with a proven track record of delivering complex projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives. As a collaborative and strategic leader, you will establish robust networks and bridge technical and non-technical teams to ensure alignment between technology solutions and business goals. We welcome motivated, forward-thinking professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about leveraging technology to deliver measurable impact.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Grand Prairie, TX

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance


• Formal leadership experience


• 10+years of experience in a rapid change technical environment


• Proven ability to translate business objectives into technical requirements and functional specifications.


• Strong project management skills, including experience with status reporting, risk tracking, and roadmap development.


• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across program teams, functional organizations, and Information Technology partners


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to facilitate collaboration across multiple departments and senior leadership.


• Demonstrated experience briefing at an executive level on a variety of topics


• Familiarity with IT governance, demand/intake processes, and cross directorate coordination.


• Ability to work in a fast paced, mission critical environment and manage competing priorities

Desired Skills

• Experience within Missiles and Fire Control


• Naturally curious mindset with a willingness to learn program operations, business processes, and technology solutions in order to effectively support customer needs.


• Collaborative mindset with a demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively across organizational boundaries,


• Self-starter who demonstrates ownership, accountability, sound judgment, and a customer-focused approach to delivering results,


• Working knowledge of defense industry IT standards, cybersecurity requirements, information assurance practices, and compliance frameworks.


• Experience supporting change management, technology adoption, and organizational transformation initiatives.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into actionable technology requirements.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with data visualization and reporting platforms such as Tableau.


• Collaborative mindset with a track record of driving cross directorate coordination and consensus building.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $158700.00 - $294700.00

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.