Program Management Mgr

Lockheed Martin; Liverpool Township (OH); On-site; USD 185,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead major programs from inception to completion in a dynamic defense environment.

You will coordinate subordinate recruitment, training, and performance assessment while driving cost, schedule, and technical performance against baselines. Strong EVMS, proposal, and risk-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Eight years of demonstrated experience coordinating the development of program baselines and tracking performance against the baseline.
• Experience with execution of development or production programs.
• Experience with EVMS planning, execution and reporting.
• Ability to balance technical, cost and schedule performance in a program.
• Familiarity with IRAD, capital planning and program baseline processes.
• Proposal experience including leadership reviews and delivery of proposals.

Responsibilities

• Direct programs from inception through completion, coordinating recruitment, training, and performance assessment.
• Define milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Lead cross-functional design, build, and test activities; resolve schedule, cost, and performance issues.
• Oversee proposal development and bid-to-win strategies.
• Provide leadership visibility on risk and opportunity management and drive mitigation actions.

Skills

Program management

EVMS planning

Cross-functional leadership

Budget and cost control

Proposal development

Risk management

Communication

Job description

Standard Job Description

Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

What We're Doing

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK

The Program Manager will support the Emerging Sensors sub-market segment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of programmatic tasks and be provided responsibility for the applicable program sales, EBIT and cash commitments. The candidate responsibilities will include developing & executing to program baselines as well as support of proposal efforts.

This Scope Includes

• Defining and sustaining program rhythms and organizational structures.


• Coordinating cross functional design, build, and test activities, while proactively resolving issues that impact schedule, cost, or performance.


• Leading proposal development and supporting bid to win strategies.


• Steering risk and opportunity management processes, providing timely visibility to leadership and ensuring mitigation actions are executed.

The role demands an organized, results oriented Program Manager with proven capability of coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver results.

Who We Are

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

WHY JOIN US

We believe that owning your career and having the freedom to make critical business decisions is key to making a real impact.

With the autonomy to use your skills and expertise in innovative ways, you can take on exciting challenges and help solve some of the world's most pressing problems.

Basic Qualifications

• Eight years of demonstrated experience coordinating the development of program or project baselines and track performance against the baseline


• Experience with execution of development programs or production programs


• Experience with EVMS planning, execution and reporting


• Demonstrated capability to successfully balance technical, cost and schedule performance in the execution of a program or project


• Solid understanding of key programmatic processes to include IRAD and capital planning, EVMS reporting, and program baseline process


• Proposal experience including ability to manage proposal preparation through leadership reviews and delivery of the proposal as well as demonstrated ability to provide proposal inputs

Desired Skills

• Ability to identify disconnects and raise concerns to program leadership


• Risk Management – experienced in risk mitigation and opportunity development. Understands the value of identifying and managing programs risks


• Experience with capture of production or development programs


• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly technical/engineering environment


• Experience implementing or managing advanced development capabilities such as model-based system development, design-for-assembly/design-for-manufacturing, DTUPC process and technical cost estimation


• Demonstrated ability to communicate, effectively interface and influence at the IPT-level of program and customer counterparts


• Strong oral and written communication skills including ability to effectively present to program leadership, business leadership and prospective customers


• Active Secret clearence preferred

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition:

• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $185400.00 - $344400.00
  
  
  
  • 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): :$166900.00 - $309900.00
  
  
  
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
  
  


• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): :$148300.00 - $275500.00
  
  
  
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
  
  


• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): :$133500.00 - $247900.00
  
  
  
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.
  
  

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.