Production Program Manager/ Orlando, FL

Description:

You will be the Production Program Manager for the Production Program Management Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing production resources, removing barriers, and maturing test equipment and processes for final assembly and test at Troy, AL.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Production Program Manager you will be responsible for driving program success across production and development.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead yield improvement activities and drive timely engineering releases.
• Coordinate software/firmware production line integration plans.
• Ensure program personnel are physically present in Troy as required and staff off-shift/weekend operations.
• Manage test equipment maturation and integrate updates into the production schedule.
• Collaborate with supply chain to mitigate shortages and avoid production stoppages.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a decisive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, partners across teams, and delivers results that keep critical systems moving. This role offers high impact on a cutting-edge weapon system and the chance to shape its final delivery.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be willing to travel 25-50%
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, a related field or equivalent work experience
• Candidate must possess an Active Department of Defense Secret Clearance with investigation within the last 5 years
• Program Management experience in aerospace/defense, preferably on high complexity weapon or avionics systems OR program production operations experience managing missile or missile subsystems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and to remove production barriers in a complex, regulated environment
• Proven ability to work multiple, high-priority tasks in parallel with minimal direction

Desired Skills:

• Program Management experience specifically responsible for the production of complex aerospace/defense systems
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a concurrent production and development environment
• Experience with the production of missile systems and/or sub-systems

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Program Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First