Program Management Mgr – L5

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4×10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Program Manager for the F-35 Sustainment – Level 5 Lead in Fort Worth. You will coordinate financial improvement, audit readiness, risk management, and government property for sustainment efforts. Manage a direct report and lead initiatives affecting cost and schedule.

The role requires EVMS expertise, defense contracting knowledge, and experience leading complex programs, with direct customer engagement and proposal oversight.

Qualifications

• EVMS experience and implementation
• Proven program management experience in defense contracting
• Experience leading complex programs or projects
• Familiarity with Government Furnished Property policies and regulations

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Leads cost, schedule, and technical performance discussions with the customer and internal teams
• Manages risk, audit readiness, and property management for sustainment programs

Skills

EVMS

Program Management

Defense contracting

Risk management

Complex projects

Job description

Program Manager, F35 Sustainment – Level 5 Lead

As the Program Manager, F-35 Sustainment – Level 5 Lead you will be responsible for coordinating financial improvement and audit readiness activities, managing risk, and management of Sustainment property to include CDRL delivery and PHS&T (Packaging, Handling, Storage, & Transportation) scope. The selected PM will also manage a direct report who support key program support functions and metrics. The selected PM will also be responsible to manage and lead initiatives or projects related to financial improvement and audit readiness activities, government property, or organic transition initiatives.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Experience as a Program Manager
• Defense contracting knowledge
• Experience leading complex project
• Experience or Familiarity with Government Furnished Property Policy/Regulations, management and best practices.

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated, adaptability, resourcefulness, and pro-active.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills; capable of briefing senior executives and external customers.
• Experience with USG acquisition processes, including procurement, contracting and logistics.
• Negotiation and proposal management experience.
• Experience with property management and warehousing.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 – $275500.00

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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., 4×10), 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.