Job ID: 685874BR Date posted: Jan. 29, 2025 Program: Stinger
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business, we are dedicated to advancing the defense and aerospace industry. We work on cutting-edge projects to provide our customers with innovative solutions. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a highly motivated Program Manager (PM) to join our team in Syracuse, NY, to support the Stinger Fuze program within the C6ISR Undersea Warfare (USW) line of business.

THE WORK

In this leadership role, you will coordinate with cross-functional teams—including Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering—to ensure the Stinger Fuze program meets its contractual and business objectives. As the primary interface to the government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), you’ll ensure consistent communication with customer offices while balancing customer needs with long-term strategic planning for future business growth. You’ll be responsible for managing the program’s technical, cost, and delivery targets while ensuring efficiency in execution. Key areas of focus include:
Leading full rate production programs and system qualifications.
Transitioning from development to steady-state production.
Overseeing proposal efforts for new program scope.
Collaborating with business development teams to secure future business opportunities.

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in technology and innovation, committed to solving the world’s toughest challenges. Our teams are driven by a common mission to protect and strengthen nations. The RMS business unit delivers pioneering capabilities that advance defense and aerospace operations. With diverse programs spanning land, air, sea, and space, Lockheed Martin is at the forefront of shaping the future of defense.

WHO YOU ARE

You are an experienced Program Manager with a proven track record of leading complex defense programs. You bring leadership skills and experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to achieve objectives while balancing customer needs and business priorities. You excel in creating clear, strategic roadmaps and executing them efficiently. Your experience includes full-rate production, system qualification, and the transition from development to steady-state production. You are also adept at managing proposals for new business scope and collaborating with business development teams.

WHY JOIN US

Join Lockheed Martin and be a part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful programs, work with cutting-edge technologies, and support critical missions for our government and military partners. At Lockheed Martin, we provide our employees with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a meaningful difference.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experienced program manager
• Experience with full rate production programs
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical baselines
• Demonstrated leading multidisciplinary teams
• Capable of managing, developing, and submitting proposals
• Demonstrated strong customer relationship skills, subcontractors, and company leadership
• Certified Cost Account Manager (CAM), program scheduling or Earned Value Measurement (EVM) experience
• Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management
Desired Skills:
• Experience with cost, schedule, and technical baselines for a high-volume production program
• Experience with product life cycle from development through production
• Experience with the US Army Customers
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of professional experience; or equivalent experience with a Master’s degree
• Experience with Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
• Experience working with difficult vendors
• Experience with hardware development programs
• Comprehensive Estimate at Completion (CEAC)
• Strong presentation and communication skills
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
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 $123,500 - $236,800. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $142,100 - $267,600. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First