Project Planning & Operations Lead (Hybrid)

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

4x10 work schedule

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Project/Program Manager to oversee operational aspects of ongoing programs. You will liaise between project management, planning, engineering teams, and clients to ensure schedules, budgets, and risks are controlled and resolved.

The role requires EVM and risk management experience, a bachelor’s degree, and on-site work capability, with CAM or PMP certification preferred and active clearance for rapid eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience with projects of varying complexity (cost, schedule, risk)
• Active secret security clearance or ability to obtain within 3 months
• On-site work capability
• CAM Certified or PMP preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages operational aspects of ongoing projects
• Serves as liaison between project management, planning, team, and engineers
• Reviews project status and budgets; manages schedules and reports
• Develops monitoring and problem-solving mechanisms with managers, engineers, and clients

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Risk Management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project tracking

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Project/Program Manager to oversee operational aspects of ongoing programs. You will liaise between project management, planning, engineering teams, and clients to ensure schedules, budgets, and risks are controlled and resolved.

The role requires EVM and risk management experience, a bachelor’s degree, and on-site work capability, with CAM or PMP certification preferred and active clearance for rapid eligibility.