Program Manager, SRM Product Center

Lockheed Martin; Alabama; Remote; USD 173,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Management Senior Manager to lead the development and qualification of solid rocket motors. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing schedules and financial performance, and driving strategic initiatives to meet program objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program management, strong communication skills, and a passion for technical execution. Join a team that values innovation and offers a flexible work environment, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits while making a significant impact in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience in program management and solid rocket motors.
• Ability to manage diverse cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all SRM activities for development and qualification of solid rocket motors.
• Oversee cross-functional teams to drive program objectives and manage performance.

Skills

Solid Rocket Motor experience

Development Program Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Risk and Opportunity Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Technical experience

Job description

Description:

The Solid Rocket Motor Product Center Program Management Sr Manager (SRM PC Sr PM) is responsible for the direction and execution of the design, test, qualification and transfer to production of Lockheed Martin’s internally developed Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) and core energetic capabilities.

What You Will Be Doing

The PM Sr Manager will collaborate with the selected Teaming business partner(s), internal LM missile Program(s) as well as the USG Customer to successfully complete AUR Qualification activities and Product Center objectives. The position directly reports to the Director of the SRM PC to provide programmatic performance, risk and opportunity assessments, as well as input regarding program recommendations and decisions. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading all related SRM activities to successfully execute the development, qualification, transition and cut-in to production.
2. Oversight of diverse cross-functional teams comprised of engineering, test engineering, production operations, quality, product support, planning, finance, and supply chain to successfully drive the execution of program objectives. Additionally, serving as the primary POC with requisite teams such as BMIT, Prod Ops, and the USG Customer.
3. Manage schedule, technical, and financial performance which includes IMS planning, manpower planning, defining Earned Value Milestones (EV-lite), and spend plans.
4. Manage NBAE, Capital, OSCER, OH cycles and required inputs to secure funding.
5. Risk and Opportunity management.
6. Driving affordability initiatives to meet DTC and AUPC targets.
7. Maintaining commonality objectives.
8. Developing Rough Order of Magnitude (ROMs) to estimate scope.
9. Oversight and participation with RFIs, RFPs, and white papers.

Why Join Us

We're looking for a highly experienced and skilled Program Management Senior Manager to join our SRM PC team. As a successful candidate, you will have a strong background in solid rocket motor experience, development program management, and direct management of others. You will be a collaborative and strategic leader, with excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and the ability to influence and build culture to support strategy. If you're a motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for program management and technical execution, we encourage you to apply!

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This is a full-time telecommuter role with a preference for work location of Orlando, FL. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Solid Rocket Motor experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or other technical experience.
• Previous Development Program Management execution experience, and direct management of others.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and presentation skills that support interaction with senior and executive leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence, challenge the status quo and build culture to support strategy.
• Ability to travel up to 25% (potentially more if not based in Orlando, FL).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or other technical experience with no less than 15 years of related experience.
• Missiles system development experience.
• Familiarization with Production Operations.
• Experience with transitioning Development programs into Production.
• Experience in orders capture, proposal development and negotiations, and contract baselining/start up.
• Propulsion & Energetic Design and Manufacturing expertise a plus.
• Familiarity with process for international business relationships.

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $173,900 - $301,415. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First