Standard Job DescriptionLockheed Martin Ventures (LMV) is seeking an energetic R&D Program Manager to drive the IRAD portfolio that fuels inorganic value creation.
What You Will Be Doing:In this role, you will serve as the strategic linchpin between internal technology and product teams, business-area and functional stakeholders, and our portfolio companies, ensuring seamless integration of external capabilities into Lockheed Martin products and programs.
Key Responsibilities:- Own the planning, organization, control, and integration of LMV IRAD projects, driving end-to-end execution within cost and schedule constraint.
- Partner with internal technology, product, business-area, and functional teams to ensure IRAD initiatives support the broader transition strategy.
- Lead projects and initiatives that unlock value for Lockheed Martin and enable portfolio companies to capture high-impact opportunities.
- Prepare and deliver status briefings, metrics dashboards, and technical summaries to leadership and external stakeholders; ensure clear, timely information flow across all stakeholders.
- Leverage best practices and lessons learned to refine processes and increase the efficacy of future projects.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by team leadership
Further Information About This Opportunity:This role is partially remote, with preference for geographical alignment to a major Lockheed Martin Site and travel up to 25%. Eligibility for Secret (or higher) security clearance.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline combined with 7+ years of relevant work experience.
- Self-starter with a generalist mindset, capable of balancing strategic thinking with operational discipline.
- Proven ability to work across organizational boundaries and build deep, trusted relationships.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering programs across cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (or higher) security clearance.
Desired Skills- MBA or advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline.
- IPT/Technical Lead experience including budget management, schedule development, and task planning.
- Risk-management experience including identification, mitigation, abatement planning, and tracking
- Active Secret Clearance or higher
Interview QuestionsAnalytical Ability: Describe a situation in which your analysis of a problem suggested an unconventional solution. What was the analysis you did, and how did you translate your findings into a course of action?
Acclimation to new team: Describe the last time you joined a new organization. How did you get acclimated? What were the most valuable pieces of information you learned or activities you undertook?
Business Acumen: Give an example of a project or initiative you had to manage where you had to demonstrate your awareness of the economic and business environment. Were you successful?
Innovation: What are some of the ideas you've come up with recently that are relevant to your current job or career goals
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
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.
