Program Manager, F-35 Maintenance Systems - Level 6

Description:

The F-35 Maintenance Systems Sustainment Program Manager is a key leadership position ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of the F-35 fleet by enabling effective aircraft maintenance aligned with contract objectives and F-35 strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include:

• Program Execution: Manage cost, schedule and technical delivery of Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)/Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN) sustainment scope. This includes the currently contracted Maintenance Systems Foundation CLIN, future options, and proposals to enable future contract actions. Lifecycle management includes overseeing all phases of the program, from initial planning to final delivery, to ensure successful product sustainment.
• Requirements Definition and Change Incorporation: Effective coordination across the F-35 Maintenance Systems and larger Sustainment Program Management Office is essential. The Program Manager must ensure seamless integration of sustainment operations across the enterprise, including Maintenance Systems JPO stakeholders’ governance and requirements planning which requires strong organizational and communication skills to facilitate and secure alignment of the Maintenance Systems Change Proposal (MCP) cycle.
• Establishing Effective Program Plans: Developing and implementing program plans that enable successful product sustainment on day one of fielding. This involves thorough planning and coordination with various stakeholders to ensure readiness for fielding and operations, as well as ensuring contracting alignment throughout the life cycle.
• Performance Improvement Initiatives: Identifying and implementing initiatives to improve the performance of ALIS/ODIN in the fleet. This may involve conducting assessments, implementing process improvements, and leveraging technology to enhance system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strategy Development and Implementation: Identifying customer and company priorities and orchestrating the keep-sold strategy for F-35 Maintenance Systems within the evolving business landscape. This requires a deep understanding of customer needs and market dynamics to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Program management experience
• Demonstrated business acumen to include experience in EVMS and performance metrics
• Strong risk and opportunity management skills
• Experience working with matrix organizations in executing and proposing programs
• Active Secret Clearance with a completed investigation within the last 5 years

Desired Skills:

• Sustainment program management experience
• Experience influencing and driving results as a change agent
• Strategy development and implementation experience
• Experience identifying, influencing and building strong relationships with decision makers, and maintaining long-term customer intimacy
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including ability to address complex matters / solutions with senior leaders
• Proven track record of supporting programs with large and complex systems
• Knowledge of F-35 Program including knowledge of fifth generation fighter programs
• Experience working with international and military customers

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:

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.

Additional Job Details

• Experience Level: Experienced Professional
• Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
• Relocation Available: Possible
• Career Area: Program Management
• Type: Full-Time
• Shift: First