Production Operations Associate Project Manager

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL, seeks a Production Operations Project Manager to oversee production program execution, liaising between program management, planning, and factory leadership. The role emphasizes delivering quality, cost, and schedule commitments with strong cross-functional leadership.

The position requires experience in highly regulated manufacturing, an engineering/PM background, and demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders to drive results.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision / highly-regulated, production, manufacturing environments.
• Technical background in engineering, project management, supply chain, and/or production planning and control.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels to build consensus, champion change, and deliver results.
• Ability to influence and lead indirectly to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage operational aspects of production projects.
• Coordinate with program management, planning, and factory leadership to meet schedule and cost goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve program goals and drive operational excellence.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure program success.
• Meet financial commitments and drive business growth.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Influence / leadership

Education

Engineering / PM background

Job description

Standard Job Description

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

You will be the Production Operations Project Manager, supporting the IRST Programs, within the Sensors and Global Sustainment Line of Business. Our team is responsible for delivering high-quality products to our customers, meeting quality, cost, and schedule commitments, and driving operational excellence.

What You Will Be Doing

As as a part of the Production Operations project management team, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of production, serving as a liaison between program management, cross-functional teams, and factory leadership.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Coordinating daily priorities and executing plans to meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments
• Developing and leading cross-functional teams to achieve program goals
• Partnering with program management, factory leadership, and other partners to drive operational excellence
• Communicating effectively with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure program success
• Meeting financial commitments and driving business growth

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in precision / highly-regulated, production, manufacturing, and/or manufacturing environments
• Technical background and experience in engineering, project management, supply chain, and/or production planning and control.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization to build consensus, champion change, and deliver results.
• Ability to achieve objectives through influence and indirect leadership.

Desired Skills

• Project management training or certification.
• Aerospace and Defense production experience.
• Lean Six Sigma green belt or black belt.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and other defense quality standards.

Telecommuting :Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedule :Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Security Clearance :This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Work Schedule :4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

National Pay Statement : Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
• (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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.