Program Management Principal

Description: WHAT WE'RE DOING

Come join a team at the forefront of next-generation training for the F-35 program. Be part of transforming how domestic and international customers sustain and operate their F-35 training devices. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and global readiness, we’re shaping the future of sustainment.

THE WORK

The F-35 Training and Logistics sub-market segment within the Training, Logistics, and Simulation (TLS) line of business at Rotary Mission Systems (RMS) is seeking a Program Manager with a strong background in managing large, complex contracts, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive business growth while ensuring customer satisfaction. The selected individual will report directly to the Program Management Director and receive operational guidance and oversight from the Production Portfolio Sr. Manager.

This Program Manager role will be responsible for cost, schedule and technical performance supporting the F-35 Training Production and Site Activation portfolio. This Program Manager role will have program execution, capture, and proposal responsibilities. The position will work closely with the Production and Site Activation Program Management Senior Manager and Program Management team, functional managers, engineering, production operations, and the customer to manage the day-to-day program and proposal performance. The individual will develop and execute program strategies, plans, and budgets to achieve business objectives and meet customer requirements. The position will be responsible for proposals, execution, and team development. The selected individual needs to proactively work across all the multi-functional stakeholder team to ensure timely execution of program activities and demonstrate highly collaborative and effective communication skills with leadership. The role includes fostering relationships with other business areas to ensure strong execution on existing business as well as planning for future growth.

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

WHO YOU ARE

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

WHY JOIN US

We believe that owning your career and having the freedom to make critical business decisions is key to making a real impact.

With the autonomy to use your skills and expertise in innovative ways, you can take on exciting challenges and help solve some of the world's most pressing problems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Previous program management experience
• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills and experience leading distributed and virtual teams to include subcontractors
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive customer relationship
• Demonstrated business acumen to include EVMS and performance metrics
• Experience identifying and leading through program performance issues
• Risk and opportunity management
• Demonstrated proposal management experience
• Must have at a minimum an active Secret Clearance

Desired Skills:

• F-35 Management experience
• Ability to interface and present to senior and executive leadership
• Previous production and sustainment experience
• Previous proposal experience
• Knowledge of training sustainment, logistics, and supply chain management
• Experience with Lockheed Martin's programs, policies, and procedures
• Certification in program management (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated team building and interpersonal skills, capable of relationship building with customers and employees.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Program Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First