Project Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL is seeking an Operations Program Manager to lead RMS production programs, owning quality, cost, and schedule for assigned programs, including CAM oversight and IPT coordination.

You will set up budgets, lead proposals, launches, and production startup, while driving process improvements and fulfilling program reviews. This role requires EVMS knowledge, SAP/MRP familiarity, and a Bachelor's degree with CAM certification, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Prior Project Management experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Understanding of EVMS practices, principles, compliance regulations.
• Highly proficient in MS Office suite to include performance metric creation.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, lead, and execute daily priorities.
• Experience coordinating tasks and actions with multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Support RMS production operations and own quality, cost, and schedule for assigned programs.
• Set up manufacturing budgets (labor and material) and execute EV requirements.
• Lead proposals, including basis-of-estimates (BOEs).
• Lead new program launches and guide team through end-item material delivery.
• Lead IPT to ensure quality, on-budget, on-time delivery.
• Analyze and update program schedules.
• Lead IPT to develop production-startup requirements.
• Execute existing production lines.
• Identify and implement internal process improvements.
• Support programmatic and technical reviews and meetings.

Skills

Earned Value Management

MS Office

Collaboration

Multi-function coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

CAM certification or experience

Tools

SAP/COS

MRP tools

Job description

WHAT WE’RE DOING We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.

Standard Job Description WHAT WE’RE DOING We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.

THE WORK Project Manager supporting RMS production operations. This role will support programs that operate out of our Orlando, FL and LaMesa,Mexico factories. This role will include CAM responsibility and total ownership of quality, cost, and schedule performance for their assigned programs, which includes both labor and material responsibilities.

Specific Tasks Will Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Setting up manufacturing budgets (both labor and material) and executing earned‑value requirements for both
• Leading proposals, including authoring basis‑of‑estimates (BOEs)
• Leading new program launches and guiding the team through end‑item material delivery
• Leading the IPT to ensure quality, on‑budget, and on‑time delivery
• Analyzing and updating program schedules
• Leading the IPT to develop production‑startup requirements
• Executing existing production lines
• Identifying and coordinating implementation of internal process improvements
• Supporting and participating in programmatic and technical reviews, briefings, and meetings

Who We Are Our Operations Program Management team—about30 professionals—serves as Control Account Managers (CAMs), overseeing material budgets and labor scopes. We are the primary liaison between Program Management, Operations, Engineering, Sourcing, Quality and other functions for production and capture programs. By providing seamless support throughout the production lifecycle, we ensure timely delivery of contracted projects. The team keeps factories on schedule, drives momentum, and balances quick wins with long‑term objectives.

Who You Are As an Operations Program Manager you thrive on strategic and tactical collaboration. You tackle production challenges, streamline workflows, and continually refine processes for greater efficiency. You develop new procedures and leverage technology to enable team success. Approachable and respectful, you value diverse perspectives, build trusting relationships, and let integrity guide your actions. You embrace new challenges, contribute to personal and team growth, and champion continuous improvement.

WHY JOIN US Join a dynamic, supportive environment that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. We offer training and development opportunities to advance your career. Our mission‑driven organization seeks passionate talent to make a positive impact worldwide.

Basic Qualifications

• Prior Project Management experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) practices, principles, compliance regulations
• Highly proficient in MS Office suite of tools to include performance metric creation
• Ability to develop, coordinate, lead, and execute daily priorities
• Experience coordinating tasks and actions with multiple functions

Desired Skills

• Motivational skills along with the ability to energize teams
• Experience with SAP/COS, or equivalent Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
• CAM certification and/or experience
• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline
• LM21 Green Belt, Black Belt or equivalent Lean/Six Sigma training
• Ability to speak Spanish

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. 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.