LM Ventures Program Manager (Stf)

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

Standard Job Description

Lockheed MartinVentures (LMV) is seeking an energetic R&D Program Manager to drive the IRAD portfolio that fuels inorganic value creation.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will serve as the strategic linchpin between internal technology and product teams, business‑area and functional stakeholders, and our portfolio companies, ensuring seamless integration of external capabilities into LockheedMartin products and programs.

Key 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 ensure IRAD initiatives support 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 the efficacy of future projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by team leadership

Why Join LM Ventures?

• Work at the frontline of innovation, connecting breakthrough technologies with Lockheed Martin’s world class capabilities
• Collaborate with senior technologists, product leaders, and external entrepreneurs in a fast paced, high impact environment
• Access LM’s extensive resources, mentorship programs, and career development pathways

Further Information About This Opportunity

This role is partially remote, with preference for geographical alignment to a major Lockheed Martin Site and travel up to 25%. Eligibility for Secret (or higher) security clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline combined with 7+years of relevant work experience.
• Self‑starter with a generalist mindset, capable of balancing strategic thinking with operational discipline.
• Proven ability to work across organizational boundaries and build deep, trusted relationships.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering programs across cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (or higher) security clearance.

Desired Skills

• MBA or advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline.
• IPT/Technical Lead experience including budget management, schedule development, and task planning.
• Risk‑management experience including identification, mitigation, abatement planning, and tracking
• Active Secret Clearance or higher

Interview Questions

Analytical Ability: Describe a situation in which your analysis of a problem suggested an unconventional solution. What was the analysis you did, and how did you translate your findings into a course of action?

Acclimation to new team: Describe the last time you joined a new organization. How did you get acclimated? What were the most valuable pieces of information you learned or activities you undertook?

Business Acumen: Give an example of a project or initiative you had to manage where you had to demonstrate your awareness of the economic and business environment. Were you successful?

Innovation: What are some of the ideas you've come up with recently that are relevant to your current job or career goals

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $150800.00 - $280000.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $135700.00 - $251900.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $120600.00 - $224000.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $108600.00 - $201600.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.

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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.