Subcontract Program Management Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Dallas, TX seeks a Subcontract Program Management Manager to lead a team overseeing subcontractor performance, compliance, cost, quality, schedule, and technical aspects, and to develop strategic sourcing plans. This role requires U.S.

citizenship and ability to obtain a secret clearance. The position offers high visibility with global impact, managing full lifecycle from RFP to closeout, and leading cross-functional teams of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel.

Qualifications

• Proven Subcontract / Program Management skills
• Significant Leadership Experience
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Problem solving skills and ability to interface with multiple levels of management both internally and externally
• Ability to recruit, train and develop subordinates
• Must have experience in in developing and executing business/subcontract management strategies
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic group of subcontract managers and procurement representatives to drive strategic initiatives across the global supply chain.
• Oversee subcontractor efforts across all contract types, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies.
• Direct and manage cost, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance of subcontracted systems.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and subcontract program management plans, addressing risk and program capture needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel to ensure successful subcontract execution and on-time delivery.
• Manage the full subcontract lifecycle from business case through RFP, negotiation, execution, and contract closeout.

Skills

Subcontract mgmt

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Talent development

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Subcontract Program Management Manager for the Subcontract Program Management Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance, managing cost, quality, schedule, and technical aspects, and developing strategic sourcing plans.

You will be the Subcontract Program Management Manager for the Subcontract Program Management Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance, managing cost, quality, schedule, and technical aspects, and developing strategic sourcing plans.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Subcontract Program Management Manager you will be responsible for leading a dynamic group of subcontract managers and procurement representatives to drive strategic initiatives across the global supply chain.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Oversee subcontractor efforts across all contract types, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies.
• Direct and manage cost, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance of subcontracted systems.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and subcontract program management plans, addressing risk and program capture needs.
• Lead cross‑functional teams of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel to ensure successful subcontract execution and on‑time delivery.
• Manage the full subcontract lifecycle from business case through RFP, negotiation, execution, and contract closeout.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep experience in subcontract program management, a proven track record of delivering complex projects, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams. This role offers high visibility, strategic impact, and the opportunity to shape the future of our supply chain operations.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven Subcontract / Program Management skills
• Significant Leadership Experience
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with numerous internal customers
• Problem solving skills and ability to interface with multiple levels of management both internally and externally
• Ability to recruit, train and develop subordinates
• Must have experience in in developing and executing business/subcontract management strategies
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR/DFAR) guidelines and Acquisition Policy
• Proficiency with Lockheed Martin Acquisition Policy (LMAP)
• Risk and Opportunity Management including mitigating risks and capitalizing on opportunities
• Strong experience with Risk and Opportunity management
• Demonstrated history of talent development
• Working knowledge of Lockheed Martin acquisition procedures
• Ability to think "outside the box" for innovative solutions to challenging programmatic issues and risks
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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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.