Strategic Director, Space Protection Programs

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Program Management Director to lead program execution across Space’s National Security Space Lines of Business. This role directs all phases of programs, coordinating PMs to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple programs.

You will establish milestones, guide executive reviews with customers, and drive portfolio growth while mentoring PMs. A US citizen with TS/SCI with POLY is required, with CAM/EVM and risk management experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in complex environments.
• 15+ years of related technical and/or program management experience.
• Experience with cost, schedule, and technical objectives in programs.
• Prior experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or EVM experience.
• Experience interfacing with company executives, customers and external agencies.
• Electro optical or directed energy experience.
• Experience with risk and opportunity management.
• Experience with integrated planning.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI with POLY and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, and performance assessment of staff.
• Manage cost, schedule and technical performance; negotiate contracts.
• Lead customer reviews and provide program status briefs.
• Establish design concepts and engineering criteria for R&D and development.
• Drive growth of the portfolio and guide program managers to success.

Skills

Leadership experience

Program management

Cost management

Risk management

Customer interfacing

Communication skills

Executive presence

Scheduling and budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Program Management Director to lead program execution across Space’s National Security Space Lines of Business. This role directs all phases of programs, coordinating PMs to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple programs.

You will establish milestones, guide executive reviews with customers, and drive portfolio growth while mentoring PMs. A US citizen with TS/SCI with POLY is required, with CAM/EVM and risk management experience preferred.