Project Management & Planning Operations Rep Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Lexington, KY seeks an experienced Cost Account Manager and Operations Support to oversee project operations, manage schedules and budgets, and liaise between management, the project team, and clients. A Secret Clearance is required or the ability to obtain one.

The role emphasizes cross-functional integration, production workflow support, and continuous improvement on the hangar floor, with a strong focus on data-driven performance metrics and scalable SOPs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in project management, operations, or industrial production environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, Program Management, or related technical discipline.
• Fundamental understanding of Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Operational planning experience within an aircraft hangar, flight line, or depot-level manufacturing/maintenance environment.
• Strong analytical background with ability to present operational and financial data to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive Cross-Functional Integration across CAM, production planning, quality, engineering, material management, and process reengineering.
• Interface with internal and external customers regarding CAM functions, budgets, financial requirements, and product planning.
• Support production workflows and streamline business processes in a depot environment.
• Define and document SOPs, process diagrams, standard work instructions, and training materials.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and TOC principles to eliminate waste and bottlenecks.
• Engage with operations staff on the hangar floor to identify pain points and lead improvement initiatives.
• Deploy and maintain digital performance reports, dashboards, and operational metrics.
• Use demand and capacity simulations to forecast production scenarios and readiness.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership on recovery plans when variances occur.
• Analyze and design operations sequences and layouts to maximize facility and personnel utilization.

Skills

Project management

Operations management

Industrial engineering

EVMS

Lean Six Sigma

ERP/MRP software

Scheduling tools

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Project scheduling software

Job description

Standard Job Description

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

You will be the Cost Account Manager and Operations Support for the Lexington, KY area and must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

What You Will Be Doing

• Drive Cross-Functional Integration: Apply expertise across CAM, production planning, total quality management, engineering (systems, manufacturing, equipment, facilities), material management, and process reengineering.
• Client & Stakeholder Interface: Partner directly with internal and external customers regarding CAM functions, budget allocations, financial requirements, product planning, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Support Production Workflows: Facilitate production integration efforts and streamline business processes in an active, team-based depot environment.
• Standardize Operations: Define and document best-practice Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process diagrams, standard work instructions, and training materials.
• Optimize Performance: Apply Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles to eliminate waste, streamline operations, and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Shop Floor Engagement: Interact daily with operations staff directly on the hangar floor to identify pain points and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Digital Metrics Deployment: Deploy and maintain digital performance reports, visual dashboards, and operational metrics.
• Production Forecasting: Utilize demand and capacity simulation tools to forecast production scenarios and support operational readiness.
• Recovery Planning: Partner closely with Operations leadership to develop and execute recovery plans when variances occur.
• Workflow Design: Analyze and design operations sequences and workflow layouts to maximize the utilization of production facilities and personnel.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in project management, operations, or industrial production environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, Program Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Fundamental, working understanding of Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Previous operational planning experience within an aircraft hangar, flight line, or depot-level manufacturing/maintenance environment.
• Strong analytical background with a proven ability to evaluate, interpret, and present operational and financial data to leadership.

Desired Skills

• Active Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Practical, hands-on knowledge of aircraft integration, modification, and assembly workflows.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) software and advanced scheduling tools.
• Proven ability to coordinate and bridge communication gaps between hangar technicians, engineering personnel, and executive leadership.
• Experience leading Continuous Improvement problem-solving (A3) and structured project management.
• Experience building and negotiating touch labor Staffing Plans and Estimates to Complete (ETC / EAC).
• Experience with Statistical Analysis (e.g., regression analysis, statistical process control).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $76700.00 - $142500.00

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.