Program Management Mgr - L5

About the job

Standard Job Description

Directs 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.

Basic Qualifications

Provide day‑to‑day leadership for the UMS program execution team, ensuring that schedule, cost, and technical performance meet contractual commitments while serving as the primary liaison between Lockheed Martin, the onsite government customer, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

• Oversee fleet planning and operations
• Develop, maintain, and update program schedules
• Track and review program deliverables

Stakeholder & Liaison Management

• Act as the single point of contact for the on‑site government customer and contractor team.
• Coordinate cross‑functional effort across prime and subcontractors, including operations, logistics, and engineering SMEs.

Financial & Cost Management

• Assist in developing cost estimates and budgets throughout execution.
• Provide cost status reports and forecast updates to program management.

Risk, Issue, & Decision Support

• Proactively identify risks and issues; develop mitigation/resolution plans and present recommendations to leadership.

Reporting & Communication

• Produce concise status to senior program leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular communication channels (meetings, minutes, action item tracking).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of program/project management experience in defense industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing schedules, budgets, and cross‑functional teams.
• Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Desired Skills

• At least 3 years supporting Navy platforms or fleet operational planning
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel to additional contract sites as required.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00

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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.