Program Management Sr Mgr - L6

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 205,000 - 381,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

EAP

FSAs

Life insurance

Disability — PTO/STD/LTD

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a Development Program Manager to lead a multi-domain product line, focusing on defense and dual-use markets. You will drive lifecycle management, coordinate senior stakeholder reviews, and ensure alignment with contracts, budgets, and schedules.

The role requires a command of BMC2/JADC2, program management excellence, and strong leadership to guide matrixed teams across engineering, finance, and business development in the enterprise landscape.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Enterprise level BMC2/JADC2 and C4ISR market segment strategic direction.
• 10+ years of program/product line management experience, incl. ≥4 years leading commercial/dual-use.
• Experience with U.S. or international defense and commercial contracts.
• Experience briefing executives and customers effectively.
• Ability to leverage relationships to identify opportunities aligned with BMC2/JADC2 campaigns.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, collaboration; can lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze financial data and make data-driven decisions (P&L, ROI, pricing).
• Secret security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Product Line Strategy & Objectives – set vision and align resources.
• Program Management (Portfolio) – manage $30M+ portfolio; apply Lean/EV techniques.
• Commercial Product Line Integration – translate market insights to revenue streams.
• Leadership & Team Driving – build high-performing cross-functional squads.
• Non Traditional Org Structures – navigate matrixed orgs and influence without authority.

Skills

BMC2/JADC2 understanding

Executive briefing

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

Tools

Jira

Confluence

PLM systems

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.

What We're Doing

We are seeking an out of the box, high impact Development Program Manager to lead the continued evolution of our Enterprise Battle Management, Command & Control (BMC2) product line. This full life cycle portfolio delivers enabling architectures and composable software capabilities to U.S. and international markets. You will drive product line optimization, align with existing Programs of Record (PORs), accelerate new business pursuits, and steward internal investments that produce fast, affordable, and differentiated solutions. You will bring commercial product line expertise, a strong team driving mindset, and experience thriving in non traditional, matrixed org structures while maintaining robust business and financial acumen.

THE WORK

• Product Line Strategy & Objectives – Establish product line vision that integrates both defense and commercial market opportunities; translate market driven insights into internal investment cases and JADC2 ESG alignment; ensure proper resourcing (talent, NBF, program funding) is in place to achieve objectives.
• Program Management (Portfolio) – Manage growth and execution of a portfolio of C2programs exceeding $30M annually; apply Lean Agile and Earned Value Management techniques to drive predictability and value delivery.
• Commercial Product Line Integration – Leverage commercial product line lifecycle experience (concept, market validation, go to market, sustainment) to broaden BMC2 appeal to non military customers and dual use markets; identify and prioritize commercial revenue streams, pricing models, and partnership opportunities (OEMs, integrators, SaaS platforms).
• Leadership & Team Driving – Act as a strong team driver, building high performing, cross functional squads that include engineers, business developers, finance, and support functions; foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and continuous improvement; mentor junior staff and champion variety of thought.
• Non Traditional Organizational Structures – Navigate matrixed, network centric org structures and influence without direct authority across multiple business units, government labs, and external partners; utilize design thinking and systems engineering mindsets to align divergent stakeholder goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Understanding of Enterprise level BMC2 / JADC2 and C4ISR market segment strategic direction.
• 10+ years of program/product line management experience, including ≥4 years leading commercial (non defense) product lines or dual use solutions.
• Demonstrated Program Management experience with U.S. or international defense contracts and commercial contracts.
• Experience communicating and briefing executives, managers, employees, and customers.
• Ability to leverage technical and managerial relationships to identify opportunities that align with BMC2/JADC2 strategic campaigns.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills; proven ability to lead cross functional, matrixed teams.
• Ability to analyze financial data and make data driven decisions (P&L ownership, ROI, pricing).
• Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Skills

• Active PMP® certification (or equivalent Program Management Professional).
• Technical understanding of BMC2 command and control systems and C4ISR architectures across multiple domains.
• Demonstrated success leading capture teams, strategy development, and customer solutioning in both defense and commercial arenas.
• Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in areas such as software defined networking, cloud native C2, AI/ML enabled decision support, or commercial aerospace/defense convergence.
• Experience with Agile/SAFe frameworks and modern product development tooling (Jira, Confluence, PLM systems).
• Entrepreneurial, “out of the box” mindset with a track record of identifying untapped market niches and driving innovative approaches.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $205300.00 - $381300.00

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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.