Program Management Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

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 is hiring a Program Manager to lead end-to-end development of digital electronics for the IGNITE edge processing portfolio. You will guide multiple CCA or box development efforts from TRL 0 to 6+ and work with cross-functional teams to meet performance, cost, and schedule goals.

The role requires coordinating schedules, budgets, risk management, and technical oversight of architecture, PCB design, signal integrity, and thermal management, with emphasis on aerospace standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in an Engineering or related field.
• Experience in digital electronics or related industry.
• Project Management experience.
• CAM experience managing budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Ability to work with multiple functions and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of digital electronics hardware from concept to production.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet milestones.
• Develop master schedules and budgets; track progress.
• Identify risks and communicate status to leadership.
• Provide technical oversight on architecture, PCB design, signal integrity, and thermal management.
• Mentor junior engineers and program staff.

Skills

Program management

CAM experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Security clearance eligibility

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Job description

Standard Job Description

The Program Manager will lead the end‑to‑end development of digital electronics for the IGNITE edge processing portfolio. A program manager on our team will typically lead one or more CCA or entire box development efforts through technology readiness levels (TRL) 0 to 6+ and Mission Classes A, B, C or D. This role is responsible for defining program strategy, coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing schedules, budgets, and risk, and ensuring that deliverables meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives in support of advanced mission‑critical systems.

• Program Leadership – Define, execute, and own the program roadmap for digital electronics hardware, from concept through production.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination – Partner with systems engineering, firmware, software, mechanical, test, procurement, and subcontracts teams to align requirements and meet program milestones.
• Schedule & Budget Management – Develop and maintain detailed master schedules, resource plans, and budgets; track progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Risk & Issue Management – Identify technical and programmatic risks, implement mitigation strategies, and communicate status to senior leadership.
• Technical Oversight – Provide guidance on architecture, component selection, PCB design, signal integrity, and thermal management; ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
• Stakeholder Communication – Prepare and deliver regular status briefings, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
• Supplier & Contract Management – Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance monitoring for parts, sub‑assemblies, and manufacturing.
• Configuration & Change Control – Enforce PLM processes, manage baselines, and control documentation throughout the product life cycle.
• Team Development – Mentor junior engineers and program staff; foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

Standard Job Description

The Program Manager will lead the end‑to‑end development of digital electronics for the IGNITE edge processing portfolio. A program manager on our team will typically lead one or more CCA or entire box development efforts through technology readiness levels (TRL) 0 to 6+ and Mission Classes A, B, C or D. This role is responsible for defining program strategy, coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing schedules, budgets, and risk, and ensuring that deliverables meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives in support of advanced mission‑critical systems.

• Program Leadership – Define, execute, and own the program roadmap for digital electronics hardware, from concept through production.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination – Partner with systems engineering, firmware, software, mechanical, test, procurement, and subcontracts teams to align requirements and meet program milestones.
• Schedule & Budget Management – Develop and maintain detailed master schedules, resource plans, and budgets; track progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Risk & Issue Management – Identify technical and programmatic risks, implement mitigation strategies, and communicate status to senior leadership.
• Technical Oversight – Provide guidance on architecture, component selection, PCB design, signal integrity, and thermal management; ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
• Stakeholder Communication – Prepare and deliver regular status briefings, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
• Supplier & Contract Management – Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance monitoring for parts, sub‑assemblies, and manufacturing.
• Configuration & Change Control – Enforce PLM processes, manage baselines, and control documentation throughout the product life cycle.
• Team Development – Mentor junior engineers and program staff; foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. 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. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher degree in an Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in digital electronics or related industry
• Project Management Experience
• Demonstrated Control Account Manager (CAM) experience, including managing program budgets, schedules, and resources
• Demonstrated experience in working with multiple functions and disciplines such as engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired Skills

• DOD Top Secret Clearance
• Master's Degree in related field
• An understanding of circuit card design and manufacturing processes
• Proposal support and/or management experience
• Experience managing subcontracts
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs
• Proven ability to lead in a remote/hybrid environment, including experience managing virtual teams, facilitating remote meetings, and using remote collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurements, including identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring on‑time delivery of goods and services.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and the ability to use EVM metrics to track program performance, identify trends, and make corrective actions when necessary.
• Demonstrated experience with Risk and Opportunity Management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks, and capitalizing on program opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience with developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and budgets, and the ability to use IMS and budget data to track program performance, identify trends, and make corrective actions when necessary.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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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.