Supply Chain - Material Program Manager - MPM - Senior Staff - Level 5

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics Supply Chain team in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Senior Staff Material Program Manager to lead subcontract management across programs, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance align with contracts. You will direct cross-functional teams of engineers, quality, and procurement to deliver critical subcontracted systems on time.

The role requires proven program management experience, formal PM methods, data presentation to executives, and familiarity with FAR, TINA, SAP, and

Qualifications

• Experience in formal project management methodologies and systems analysis tools.
• Experience preparing data/metrics/charts for Executive Leadership and external customers.
• Strong supplier/subcontract program management background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontractors and ensure compliance with contracts and policies.
• Direct costs, quality, schedule, and technical performance for subcontracted programs.
• Develop sourcing and subcontract management strategic plans for capture, execution, and risk.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure subcontract execution and program delivery.

Skills

Program management

Project management methodologies

Data/metrics/chart prep

Executive presentation

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation strategy

Contract closeout

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain or related)

13+ years professional experience in SCM

Tools

SAP

Job description

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry.

Who You Are

Global Supply Chain Management, Material Program Manager, Senior Staff

What You Will Be Doing

The Material Program Manager - Senior Staff leader, manages subordinate teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies. Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs, execution, and risk management. Acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, transition to program startup, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution, and contract closeout. Makes informed decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives to manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. Leads a cross-functional team, normally composed of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel, to ensure successful subcontract execution and program delivery.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

What's In It For You

From on-site to hybrid, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access; you must be a US Citizen and possess an Active US Government Secret Security Clearance to be considered.

Occasional travel could be required (~10%)

AeroSCM

Basic Qualifications

• Program management
• Experience in formal project management methodologies, and systems analysis tools, processes, and methods
• Experience preparing data/metrics/charts for and presenting to Executive Leadership and/or external customers

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or at least 13 years of professional experience in a Supply Chain Management related field
• Experience with Truth and Negotiation Action (TINA) and commercial contract Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines.
• Experience negotiating contracts to closure and giving detailed status of negotiations in process, to Executive Leadership and External Customers
• Experience developing long-term strategies (i.e. financial planning, leading a team, corrective action, process improvements (White, Green, or Black Belt))
• Experience working in SAP as well as Supply Chain systems, tools and analytics.
• Experience with demand reconciliation
• Experience as a Team Lead for procurement and/or sourcing teams.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129,000.00 - $239,600.00

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.