Description:
You will be the Advanced Programs Senior Program Manager for the Tactical Missiles Advanced Programs (TMAP) team at the MFC Grand Prairie (Dallas, TX) site. Our team is responsible for leading programs and captures for the development and demonstration of various domestic and international missile programs.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Advanced Programs Senior Program Manager, your responsibilities will include:
• Leader of rapid paced design, development, integration and test of long range missile system and launchers
• Strong communication skills with ability to think outside of a mainstream program of record
• Collaborates with Capture manager, Business Development, Engineering, Global Supply Chain and Prod Ops to secure US and International contracts.
• Manages all activities of program execution including cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Manages associated IRAD, Capital and B&P
• Development and communication of strategic visions for key captures and programs.
Other Responsibilities Include:
• Coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• 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.
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly experienced and skilled Senior Program Manager to join our TMAP team. As a successful candidate, you will be a self-motivated and collaborative leader with a proven ability to manage complex projects, lead teams, and develop lasting customer relationships. You will have a strong background in program management, earned value management, and weapon development, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. If you're a motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for missile systems and launchers, and a current Secret Clearance, we encourage you to apply!
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - A company-sponsored Secret clearance is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead teams with varying levels of experience.
• Experience in Program Management and Execution, including Earned Value Management of $30M or higher
• Experience working in a weapon development environment.
• High degree of flexibility and ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).
• Self-motivated and able to operate with minimal guidance and succeed in highly competitive arena.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop lasting customer relationships.
• Proven ability to interface with company senior leadership, and external customers at all levels.
• An active Secret Clearance Required
Desired Skills:
• Program Capture and Proposal Development
• Integrated Master Plans / Integrated Master Schedules,
• Risk Management
• Management of Subcontractors
• Communications, both written and formal presentations.
• Current understanding of LM capture, business strategy and business development processes.
• Deal closer – highly effective at bringing tasks and projects to a successful and timely conclusion.
• Effective Team Player – outstanding organizational ability and demonstrated excellence motivating a diverse set of individuals in pursuit of common objectives.
• Master’s Degree
• Current Special Access Clearance
• Experience developing opportunities from early concept/trend identification through qualification, deciding to bid, through proposal development and submission.
• Knowledge of offensive missile systems and launchers
• System development experience with knowledge missiles systems flying at Supersonic to Hypersonic speeds.
• Ground Launch Army Munitions programs.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First