Lead Subcontract Program Manager

Lockheed Martin Corporation; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a seasoned Subcontracts Program Manager in the United States to lead subcontractor performance across multiple programs. The role focuses on cost, schedule, and technical execution, coordinating with engineering, quality, and procurement teams to ensure on-time delivery and contract compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring profound EVMS expertise, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a proven track record in managing complex make/buy decisions, proposals, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher or equivalent experience / education.
• 5 years of Subcontracts Program Management, Program Management, Project Engineering, or Project Management Experience.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience.
• Customer Experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
• Team leadership experience.
• Familiarity with acquisition and proposal process.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Please note:No clearance is required to apply, nor prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Manages subordinate teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies.
• Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system.
• Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs, execution, and risk management.
• Acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office.
• Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, transition to program startup, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution, and contract closeout.
• Makes informed decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor.
• Establishes milestone objectives to manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. Leads a cross-functional team, normally composed of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel, to ensure successful subcontract execution and program delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher or equivalent experience / education

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a seasoned Subcontracts Program Manager in the United States to lead subcontractor performance across multiple programs. The role focuses on cost, schedule, and technical execution, coordinating with engineering, quality, and procurement teams to ensure on-time delivery and contract compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring profound EVMS expertise, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a proven track record in managing complex make/buy decisions, proposals, and