Program Management Lead - Defense Projects

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

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 in Mount Laurel, NJ seeks a Program Director to lead major defense programs from inception through completion, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance.

You will engage with customers, develop proposals, manage budgets, and oversee risk management while building relationships across technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a DOD clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organization and communication skills; ability to present concisely.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Ability to build internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Coordinates recruitment, training, performance assessment, and work assignments.
• Oversees cost, schedule and technical performance; negotiates contracts and changes.
• Leads customer reviews and discusses cost, schedule and performance.
• Establishes milestones and monitors master plans and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk & Opportunity Management

Defense programs experience

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM) systems

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Mount Laurel, NJ seeks a Program Director to lead major defense programs from inception through completion, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance.

You will engage with customers, develop proposals, manage budgets, and oversee risk management while building relationships across technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a DOD clearance is required.