Job Description

What does this role look like?

➥ The incumbent in this role will be responsible for driving standardized and efficient processes, equipment, and culture, and for metrics tracking and communication across all programs that are building and testing satellites on the Denver Campus, with a focus on resource planning and rotation in support of ramp to rate, program demands and employee development.

➥ They will provide oversight/engagement in program activities leading to effective conflict resolution, and consistent communication/partnering with Program Managers and LOB Executive leadership when required.

➥ The Director will lead teams conducting AI&T activities across all programs in Denver.

➥ They will also review and approve all proposal inputs for AI&T, and will participate at the Enterprise level in decisions about facility usage and capital allocation.

➥ They will be cognizant of cost, schedule, and technical positions on each of their assigned programs at all times.

➥ The selected candidate will effectively implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, in order to build satellite production capability at rate, and to reduce defects and incidents.

➥ Support and implementation of initiatives encompassing cost reduction, safety, quality, cycle time reduction, process standardization, strategic oversight and cross program functionality will be required.

➥ Some limited travel expected/required.

This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility one of the Coolest places to work: Denver, Colorado , and be expected to work in the office.

Basic Qualifications

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

➥ Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field.
➥ 10+ years experience in a formal leadership role.
➥ Leadership experience at the Senior Manager level.
➥ Demonstrated ability to successfully lead large, cross-functional teams.
➥ Demonstrated change leadership.
➥ 5+ years of AI&T experience, building and/or testing spacecraft.
➥ Earned Value Management (EVM), Control Account Management (CAM), and/or project proposal experience.
➥ You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US SECRET clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired skills

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

➥ Experience with Executive communication and interaction
➥ Breadth of knowledge and work experience to develop, implement and institutionalize best practices and lessons learned and champion driving standardization across the enterprise and site.
➥ Greenbelt Certified
➥ Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large organization
➥ Program/project management
➥ Active TS/SCI clearance
➥ Knowledge of ATLO/Operations Strategy and Transformation Initiatives
➥ Strong business acumen
➥ Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leader

PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:
• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match.
• Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits of Employment:

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.

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At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. ...just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future!

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $180,000 - $309,120. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $180,000 - $309,120. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.