Program Management Sr Mgr - L6

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 339,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Texas is seeking a F-35 Sustainment Initial Spares Program Manager to direct the full lifecycle of 7–10 contracts, averaging $500M–$700M in annual sales. You will lead a team of 8–10 program managers, with 50% onsite attendance at Beach St.

and occasional work at the Fort Worth Main Plant. The role requires strong program management experience, security clearance, and deep knowledge of aerospace procurement and sustainment processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Active secret security clearance required.
• Experience in program management and leadership on proposal teams.
• Knowledge of aerospace material procurement and sustainment processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and guide Initial Spares program team
• Deliver on Initial Spares portfolio orders, sales, earnings, and cash commitments
• Serve as primary F-35 JPO customer interface for all initial spares program equities
• Direct all aspects of programs from initial acquisition and requirements planning through delivery and closeout
• Lead teams through proposal development, negotiation, and contract award milestones
• Proactively partner with key functions to deliver on contract requirements and on-time delivery

Skills

Program management

PPM & EVM

Leadership

Security clearance

A&D procurement

Aircraft sustainment

LRP/OSEC/CSR

Proposal process

Supply chain processes

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Standard Job Description
The F-35 Sustainment Initial Spares Program Manager is responsible for directing the full lifecycle of all programs and contracts within the growing F-35 Initial Spares portfolio, averaging seven (7) to ten (10) contracts and $500M to $700M in annual sales, including leading a team of eight (8) to ten (10) program managers. This position requires at least 50% onsite, in-office attendance each week, predominantly at Beach St. location but also occasionally at the Fort Worth Main Plant. Moderate travel, approximately 10% of time, will be required to customer locations, supplier locations, and the F-35 JPO.

Standard Job Description
The F-35 Sustainment Initial Spares Program Manager is responsible for directing the full lifecycle of all programs and contracts within the growing F-35 Initial Spares portfolio, averaging seven (7) to ten (10) contracts and $500M to $700M in annual sales, including leading a team of eight (8) to ten (10) program managers. This position requires at least 50% onsite, in-office attendance each week, predominantly at Beach St. location but also occasionally at the Fort Worth Main Plant. Moderate travel, approximately 10% of time, will be required to customer locations, supplier locations, and the F-35 JPO.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Manage, coach, and guide Initial Spares program team
• Deliver on Initial Spares portfolio orders, sales, earnings, and cash commitments
• Serve as primary F-35 JPO customer interface for all initial spares program equities
• Direct all aspects of programs from initial acquisition and requirements planning through delivery and closeout
• Lead teams through proposal development, negotiation, and contract award milestones
• Proactively and effectively partner with key functions to deliver on contract requirements, ensure on-time delivery (OTD), and drive timely resolution to program challenges

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Active secret security clearance
• Program management experience
• Experience with Program Performance Management (PPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Demonstrated experience in leadership role on proposal team
• Working knowledge of Aerospace & Defense material procurement and supply chain processes
• Working knowledge of aircraft sustainment business

Desired Skills

• 5+ years of program management experience leading large programs with significant supplier content
• 5+ years of working closely with material procurement and / or supply chain processes as program manager, subcontract program manager, buyer, etc.
• 3+ years of program management experience leading a portfolio of programs
• 3+ years of people management experience
• 3+ years of working in an aircraft sustainment-related environment, business, and / or program
• Detailed knowledge of key business processes including long-range plan (LRP) development; orders, sales, EBIT, and cash (OSEC) performance management; and Contract Status Report (CSR) development
• Experience in key phases of proposal process including scheduling, INAR, ICE, EPP, and negotiations

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $182500.00 - $338900.00

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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.