Standard Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTHE WORKThe Quality Program Manager (QPM) will lead the Quality team for Software-focused programs within the Multi-Domain Combat Solutions (MDCS) Market Segment. The role of the QPM is to implement the program's Quality plan and lead the Quality team ensuring compliance to industry standards, contractual requirements, and customer expectations. The QPM serves as a single focal point for Quality & Mission Success (Customer, Program Management, Functions). They lead the Quality Program Team - all aspects including Systems & Software Quality, Supplier Quality, System Test Quality, and Production Operations Quality - through all areas of the program / product lifecycle. The QPM ensures communication and flow down of requirements to internal teams and external supply base. The QPM may supplement Quality team surveillance as required. The QPM is responsible to develop and manage the Quality financial scope. QPM analyzes quality performance data (development data, engineering design metrics), identifies recurring issues, drives root cause analysis and corrective actions, and raises quality performance issues to senior leadership, as needed.
In a typical week, a QPM:
- Ensures Quality Engineering, Configuration Management QA, and Auditor resources are in place to support surveillance activity and upcoming deliverables
- Flows Program and Quality related information to Quality Program Team (QPT)
- Reviews Quality data for trends (favorable or unfavorable) and performs root cause analysis as needed
- Communicates with DCMA and end-contract customers regarding upcoming joint customer events
- Collaborates with Engineering & Technology, Production Operations regarding process questions or changes
- Provides Quality activity progress update and accomplishments in support of business rhythm
WHO YOU AREYou thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.
Basic Qualifications- Systems and Software Development/CM/Test experience
- Project Leadership skills
- Root Cause and Corrective Action facilitation experience
- Strong Customer Relationship Management
- Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
Desired Skills- Knowledge of MDCS Market Segment and the IAMD Programs
- Familiarity with local and RMS Command Media
- AS9100 Quality Systems and First Article Inspection (AS9102)
- Control Account Manager trained (or certified)
- International / FMS requirement knowledge
- Aegis SW Development Tools/Process knowledge
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
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.
