Program Management Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Lexington, KY seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead large-scale programs from inception to completion, directing cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing and support functions.

You will own cost, schedule and technical performance, coordinate customer negotiations, and drive proposals, with emphasis on milestones, resource allocation, and risk management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience with a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serving as liaison between project management, planning, project teams, and line management
• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary administration, and recognition/disciplinary actions
• Skills in overseeing project status, budgets, schedules, and preparing status reports
• Ability to monitor project issues, develop resolutions, and establish mechanisms for monitoring project progress and problem-solving with project managers, line managers, and clients

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion; coordinates cross-functional teams
• Leads program reviews with customer to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance
• Negotiates contracts and contract changes; prepares proposals and budgets

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder liaison

Resource coordination

Budget & schedule oversight

Issue resolution

Education

Post-secondary degree or training

Tools

SAP tools

RFID technology

ADKAR methodology

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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience with a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serving as liaison between project management, planning, project teams, and line management
• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary administration, and recognition/disciplinary actions
• Skills in overseeing project status, budgets, schedules, and preparing status reports
• Ability to monitor project issues, develop resolutions, and establish mechanisms for monitoring project progress and problem-solving with project managers, line managers, and clients

Desired Skills

• Proven experience managing the integration of data-centric organizational frameworks and initiatives
• Expertise in change management using ADKAR methodology to drive organizational adoption and transformation
• Experience overseeing the integration of new systems designed to enable data access, transparency, and reporting
• Working knowledge of AI systems, SAP tool sets, and RFID technology as applied to operational project management and data optimization

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $133500.00 - $247900.00

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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., 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.