Program Management Mgr - L5

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

In this role you will have the opportunity to direct all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in the design, development, and/or integration of complex aerospace or defense systems, including Structural/Mechanism design

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams

• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and tools

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Experience with risk management and/or mitigation strategies

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance - must be a U.S. Citizen

• Active Secret clearance

• Experience operating through the full lifecycle development process with an emphasis on development, production, and sustainment

• Proven ability to effectively manage teams

• Deep technical understanding of missile system disciplines, including but not limited to:  Structures and Mechanism design, Propulsion Systems, Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T), and Production and Sustainment.

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