Lockheed Martin

Program Management Sr Mgr - L6

Lockheed Martin$182K — $338K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or related discipline
  • 12 years of Program or Project Management experience in aerospace and defense
  • Ability to execute development programs involving cost, schedule, and technical performance
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across various organizations
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Project, SAP, and scheduling/financial management systems
  • Active US-DOD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily program execution activities to ensure alignment with objectives
  • Oversee budgeting, cost management, and financial reporting
  • Monitor schedule performance and implement corrective actions
  • Validate technical deliverables against requirements and quality standards
  • Coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders for seamless execution
  • Serve as the primary interface for customer communications regarding program status
  • Support critical execution activities through cross-functional team coordination

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Education Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Full Job Description
Standard Job Description

Description:

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (LMMFC) Advanced Programs (AP) is seeking a Cyber Program Manager Senior Manager with an entrepreneurial streak who is capable of engaging existing and new Lockheed Martin customers. You will serve as a Program Manager for embedded cyber security assessments, products, and R&D for Lockheed Martin product lines, leading the execution of advanced development programs and investments that support critical national security missions. Your work supports our customers by leading diverse teams to develop, design, test, and integrate solutions that protect platform/weapon systems from increasingly sophisticated threats through the research, development, and delivery of advanced security solutions.

You will be responsible for proactively managing program execution across cost, schedule, technical performance, and contract requirements while ensuring successful delivery of program objectives, customer commitments, and strategic business goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound business acumen, and the ability to effectively manage geographically dispersed cross-functional teams through all phases of program execution.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day activities of cyber security products, development programs, and research & development. This role requires close coordination across Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Planning, Global Supply Chain, subcontractors, and internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative cyber security solutions within a fast-paced, technically complex environment.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead daily program execution activities and ensure alignment with technical, business, and strategic objectives.
  • Oversee program cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities.
  • Monitor schedule performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions to maintain program execution objectives.
  • Validate technical deliverables against customer requirements, program milestones, and quality standards.
  • Coordinate across Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Planning, Global Supply Chain, subcontractors, and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate seamless program execution and communication.
  • Serve as the primary customer interface for program execution activities and communicate program status, risks, and recovery plans.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple sites and support critical execution activities.


Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Candidate must have an active Secret clearance

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or a related discipline.
  • 12 years of Program Management, Project Management, or related experience within the aerospace and defense industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to support execution of development programs involving cost, schedule, technical performance, and contract requirements.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Planning, Procurement, and Operations organizations to accomplish program objectives.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, technically complex environment.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal leadership, customers, subcontractors, and technical teams.
  • Working knowledge of program management principles, risk management practices, and program execution methodologies.
  • Experience using business and program management tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project or OpenPlan, SAP, and other scheduling or financial management systems.
  • Ability to operate with limited day-to-day direction while demonstrating sound judgment, initiative, and accountability in program execution activities.
  • Understanding of how program performance impacts broader business operations, customer relationships, and strategic objectives.
  • Ability to travel domestically on a limited basis to customer, supplier, subcontractor, and internal company facilities as required.
  • Active US-DOD Secret Clearance


Desired Skills

Desired Skills:
  • Advanced degree preferred and/or professional certifications for cyber or program management.
  • Experience supporting technology transition efforts from development into production or operational use.
  • Familiarity with development, testing and deployment of cyber security systems for military, scientific, and/or commercial applications.
  • Familiarity working with government laboratories, DoD customers, or federally funded research organizations.
  • Active or ability to obtain a Top Secret / SCI Clearance.


Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $228100.00 - $423700.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $205300.00 - $381300.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $182500.00 - $338900.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $164200.00 - $305000.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.

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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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