Subcontract Program Management Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Texas is seeking a Subcontract Program Management Manager to lead end-to-end subcontract efforts across multiple contracts and programs.

You will direct cost, schedule, and technical performance of subcontractors, develop strategic sourcing plans, and lead cross-functional teams of engineers, quality, and procurement. This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, with the position located in Lufkin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field or equivalent.
• Experience managing subcontract-oriented programs with budget, schedule and metrics responsibilities.
• Experience supervising or leading a team of managers, supervisors, or exempt professionals.
• Proven ability to communicate with internal stakeholders, customers and cross-functional peers.
• Ability to evaluate complex issues and provide actionable recommendations through risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance of subcontractors.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and subcontract program management plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, quality, and procurement for subcontract execution.
• Oversee the full subcontract lifecycle from business case through contract closeout.
• Establish milestone objectives and monitor performance against schedules and specifications.

Skills

Subcontract management

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Subcontract Program Management Mgr for the Subcontract Program Management Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance, and managing program risks.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Subcontract Program Management Mgr for the Subcontract Program Management Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance, and managing program risks.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Subcontract Program Management Mgr you will be responsible for leading the end‑to‑end subcontract effort across multiple contracts and programs.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Direct and manage costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance of subcontractors.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and subcontract program management plans.
• Lead cross‑functional teams of engineers, quality, and procurement to ensure successful subcontract execution.
• Oversee the full subcontract lifecycle from business case through contract closeout.
• Establish milestone objectives and monitor performance against schedules and specifications.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward‑thinking professional who thrives in complex, high‑impact environments. This role offers the chance to shape critical subcontract strategies, work with cutting‑edge technologies, and make a tangible difference to mission success.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Lufkin.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional experience managing subcontract‑oriented programs or projects, including responsibility for budget, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Experience supervising or leading a team of associate managers, supervisors, or exempt professionals.
• Proven experience communicating with internal stakeholders, external customers, and cross‑functional peers (e.g., documented liaison or coordination activities on multi‑disciplinary projects).
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex issues by analyzing multiple factors and formulating actionable recommendations (e.g., documented risk‑assessment or decision‑analysis work).

Desired Skills

• Ability to set strategic direction for subcontract programs and align resources with long‑term business objectives.
• Experience making high‑impact financial, staffing, or public‑relations decisions for large‑scale contracts.
• Demonstrated skill in fostering cross‑functional collaboration and driving achievement of organizational goals.
• Proven consulting experience on high‑visibility, long‑range projects or initiatives.
• Familiarity with advanced program‑management tools and methodologies (e.g., Earned Value Management, risk‑based decision frameworks).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $116100.00 - $215700.00

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.