Job ID: 690109BR Date posted: Mar. 31, 2025
Description:Lockheed Martin is looking for a dynamic leader to join our Space Software Product Line (SSPL) organization! The SSPL organization supports over 30 programs across all 5 Space Lines of Businesses (LOBs); advancing software products through SW Factory standards and flexible software architectures. We are seeking a Product Line Manager and Product Line Evangelist to lead the design, development, and deployment of Products for SSPL. The candidate will expand the existing SSPL Leadership team, and lead a product-focused team within the product line.

This role will be accountable for the technical, cost, and schedule aspects of software development. This role is anticipated to be a leader of leaders and will drive product line execution, solidify SW Factory methodologies, promote SSPL across the organization, and develop the SSPL Product roadmap and strategy. This leader must energize the team to bring efficiency to the solutions, engaging the workforce and driving talent development. Reporting to the SSPL Sr. Manager, this SSPL Product Development Manager will also work collaboratively with other SSPL Managers to balance the Product mindset with Program execution.

In this role you will:
• Advocate for SSPL Products and the long-term strategic vision of Products in both SSPL and the Embedded Talent Center.
• Lead software program management, including planning and managing multiple simultaneous schedules; prioritizing across multiple projects; identifying and managing technical, cost, and schedule risks
• Work with SSPL and Embedded Talent Center leadership to drive the product strategy and vision of the organization
• Work alongside world class technical experts and leaders to deliver software solutions that save lives, advance technology, and explore the universe.
• Work with SSPL and external stakeholders to coordinate the flow of Programmatic / Project Lead information
• Be a leader in the areas of talent attraction and retention, performance management, training, employee development, mentoring, and coaching
• Manage staffing across the team of Project Leads, inclusive of support to multiple simultaneous projects.
Basic Qualifications:
• Previous management or technical leadership/lead experience; including managing tasks, schedule, and budget
• Experience with software development processes and life cycles
• Experience with Agile methods, processes and practices
• Software Control Account Management experience
Desired Skills:
• Previous embedded software management or technical leadership experience
• Previous Embedded Flight Software development experience

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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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First