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Program Management, Senior Manager- FL

Grand Prairie, Texas & Additional Locations

Grand Prairie, Texas; Orlando, Florida

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Job ID: 683293BR Date posted: Dec. 23, 2024
Description:

You will be the Program Manager Senior Manager for the Advanced Programs (AP) team at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (LMMFC). Our team is responsible for researching, developing, and delivering leading-edge software, hardware, and security solutions to protect platform/weapon systems from sophisticated threats.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Program Manager Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading cross-disciplinary teams in the development and transition of advanced technologies, focusing on Spectrum Dominance/Radio-Frequency (RF)/Electronic Warfare (EW), embedded cyber security, and advanced microelectronics programs.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Directing all phases of programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Participating in contract negotiations and changes
• Coordinating strategy, captures, proposals, business plans, and operating budgets
• Acting as primary customer contact for program activities, managing program teams, and leading review sessions
• Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test
• Developing new business or expanding product lines with customers
• Directing the work of employees from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas

Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and results-driven leader who can build strong working relationships across the organization. As an ideal candidate, you're experienced in managing Government Contract Research And Development (CRAD) programs and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) portfolios, with a strong background in research, development, and transition of advanced technologies within the Department of Defense (DoD). You're a strategic thinker who can navigate complex organizational boundaries and jurisdictions, leading cross-discipline technical teams to drive innovation and success. Join our team and make a difference in solving the world's most pressing cyber, microelectronics, and supply chain security challenges.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

Must have an active Secret clearance
Basic Qualifications:

  • Experienced in managing Government S&T teams, captures, and programs; ideally from early concept identification, thru development/prototyping, and then the integration into customer product lines and core businesses products.
  • Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
  • Lead fast-paced, complex research, and advanced technology development projects and teams. An experienced leader of Government S&T programs as a R&D Capture or Program Manager, or equivalent.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to clearly articulate complex R&D strategies to both internal and external organizational audiences.
  • Current knowledge of the DoD S&T (Science & Technologies) environment and acquisition process. Ability to understand and match strategic DoD needs with novel, highly technical, and emerging technologies.
  • Experience with aerospace, and defense products and services such as sensors, platforms, computing solutions and combat, missile, rocket, manned and unmanned systems.
  • Team player – Builds effective customer, team, and partner relationships. Effective at organizing and motivating a diverse set of managers and engineers to act as “one” in the pursuit of common objectives. Demonstrated ability to negotiate to a positive outcome with multiple stakeholders.
  • An independent worker with a successful track record of managing advanced programs contracts on-cost, on-schedule, and providing high-quality contract deliverables that met or exceeded customer expectations.
  • An active Secret clearance; Must be able to obtain a Top Secret / Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
    Desired Skills:
  • Program and capture management of cyber, RF/EW, microelectronics, and supply chain security and/or Defense missiles and fire control product lines. Experienced in leading teams and developing opportunities from early concept/trend, through proposal submittal, and technical baseline management of new start programs.
  • Senior Management of Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and Contract R&D (CRAD) programs with Government S&T customers such as: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Office of Under Secretary of Defense Research & Engineering (OUSD R&E), and Classified customers.
  • Successfully worked across organizations to effectively solve national security issues to include emerging cyber, microelectronics, and DoD/IC market and technology trends. A proven record of helping to win first phase DoD R&D programs and follow-on phases through delivering high-quality technical work products and advanced technology demonstrations.
  • Active Top Secret / Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
    Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
    Clearance Level: TS/SCI
    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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
    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: Possible
    Career Area: Program Management
    Type: Full-Time
    Shift: First
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    At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

    Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

    Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

    Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.

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    • Goal-oriented

      From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

    • Proactive

      The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

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      You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

    • Strategic

      You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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      Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

    • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

      Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

    • Professional Development

      We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

    • Maternity and Paternity Leave

      Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

    • Paid Time Off

      We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

    • Flex-time

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