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Program Management Manager - Special Operations Forces

Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 681160BR Date posted: Nov. 14, 2024 Program: SOF GLSS
Description:

Lockheed Martin’s SOF GLSS Team, the leading provider of a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance and sustainment services is seeking a Program Management Manager to join the SOF GLSS team in Lexington, KY. The candidate will perform classified duties supporting multiple Special Operations groups.



What You Will Be Doing

As the Program Management Manager your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Direct daily activities for the ground LCSM Program
• Serve as primary point of contact for the Ground Mobility Vehicle Program
• Manage existing Cost-Plus activities of approximately $25M
• Manage team's preparation for growth in LCSM areas
• Implement strategic decisions and monitor execution of LCSM activities
• Ensure best possible support is provided to the customer
• Establish strategic objectives for the program, including continuous improvement initiatives
• Embody Full Spectrum Leadership (FSL) tenets in daily duties
• Lead program Risk and Opportunity Management process
• Manage performance of subcontractors
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain and Quality Assurance
• Work with Program Areas and Functional Organizations
• Foster a culture of high performance and positive employee experiences
• Meet schedule and performance requirements and contract deliverables
• Review and approve Cost Estimate Proposals, Change Proposals, and Performance Work Statements
• Develop, maintain, and monitor program metrics
• Identify operational deficiencies and recommend corrective action
• Lead and manage the LCSM Program
• Serve as primary point of contact for the Ground Mobility Vehicle Program
• Manage program activities and resources
• Implement strategic decisions and monitor execution
• Ensure best possible support is provided to the customer
• Establish strategic objectives and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead program Risk and Opportunity Management process
• Manage performance of subcontractors
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain and Quality Assurance
• Work with Program Areas and Functional Organizations
• Foster a culture of high performance and positive employee experiences
• Meet schedule and performance requirements and contract deliverables
• Review and approve program documents and proposals
• Develop, maintain, and monitor program metrics

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Why Join Us

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more about SOF GLSS here.


Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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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 & Inclusion

This position is located in Lexington, KY Discover Lexington


MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years related leadership experience
Demonstrated excellent program management skills and abilities; including experience in cost, schedule, staffing, risk management and in executing programs/Projects >$20M
Be willing and able to travel (both domestic and international) as required
Desired Skills:
Active Secret Clearance.
Ability to effectively engage and influence USSOCOM customer
Ability to establish strategic direction and lead a cross functional team to carry out that direction
Possess demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership qualities and behaviors
Highly articulate in both oral and written communications
An understanding of the ten DoD Product Support Elements
Experience working with /supporting military customers in CONUS and OCONUS environments
PMP Certification
Master Degree in Business
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First
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