Operations Program Manager Portfolio Lead

Description:

We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.

The Work

• Providing leadership and guidance to more junior Operations Program Managers (OPMs) within the market segment, mentoring them on their work and periodically reviewing their individual financial reporting for accuracy.
• Managing programs within the portfolio that are the most highly complex and using lessons learned to knowledge share with the group.
• Serving as Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for the overall technical, cost, schedule, and quality commitments and performance for the Production Operations scope within the program.
• Being the second in line to the Senior Manager.
• Managing Production Operations Risk & Opportunities within the Program's ROADs database.
• Developing and integrating all Operations/Manufacturing efforts within the program.
• Addressing staffing, resource, and infrastructure needs for Operations/Manufacturing, ensuring that Operations/Manufacturing is represented on appropriate Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Engaging in Performance Management Teams (PMT) as an advocate for the program.
• Leading proposal efforts for Operations in partnership with the Site Proposal and Manufacturing Finance team.
• Acting as the Point of Contact (POC) for Cross-plant planning coordination, partnering with other site manufacturing operations representatives as needed.
• Launching demand in the MRP system in partnership with master scheduling and finance.
• Assisting with/ conducting operations kick-offs for new business.

These responsibilities require a strong leader with excellent communication, organizational, and technical skills. The ideal candidate should have experience in Production Operations or working on program teams, be able to develop, coordinate, lead, and execute daily priorities, coordinate tasks and actions with multiple functions,

Who You Are

Operations Program Manager Portfolio Lead supporting projects in the Land and Maritime Solutions market segment. This role involves managing a portfolio of production contracts, serving as the primary liaison between the program office and operations, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule performance, and leading the Operations Integrated Product Team (IPT) to meet program commitments. Additionally, this role includes leading other Operations Program Managers (OPMs) within the market segment as well as taking on CAM (Contracts Account Manager) responsibilities. To succeed in this role, you'll need strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. You should be able to manage multiple priorities and teams simultaneously, ensuring that each program meets its commitments and customer requirements. Additionally, experience in the Land and Maritime Solutions market segment would be beneficial, as well as a solid understanding of contract management principles. The role could include periodic business travel.

Why Join Us

When you join our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for training and development to help you build your career. Our mission-driven organization is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world, and we're looking for talented and passionate individuals to help us achieve our goals.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proficient with Earned Value Management Systems and CAM certified
• Experience managing budgets of $20M+
• Experience with proposals, specifically, basis of estimate (BOE) authoring on Truth in Negotiating Act (TINA) compliant proposals
• Candidate must possess prior leadership and operations experience
• Experience in product development through full production phases and has familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) Systems and Independent Reviews (INAR, BR & PAR)
• Experience with SAP/COS, or equivalent Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools

Desired Skills:

• Candidate must be comfortable with training and providing mentorship to other OPMs within the market segment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to manage in an environment of high product mix, low volume requiring high manufacturing flexibility
• Candidate must be comfortable presenting data to executive levels of leadership
• Candidate must be comfortable with providing in-person tours of the Orlando production floor to various customers and partners
• Familiarity or experience within Land and Maritime Solutions or F-35 market segments
• LM21 Green Belt, Black Belt or equivalent Lean/Six Sigma training
• Proactive and self-starter
• Ability to develop, coordinate, lead, and execute daily priorities
• Experience coordinating tasks and actions with multiple functions
• Motivational skills along with the ability to energize teams
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with limited supervision

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. 727131

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First