Program Management Mgr - L5

Job Number 329

Standard Job Description

Seventy years and more relevant today than ever. As the Skunk Works continues to drive innovation on the U-2, the nation's premier high altitude, multi-intelligence, all weather ISR platform, we have an opportunity for a seasoned Program/Project Manager.

This position will report to the U-2 Program Office and will be responsible for cost, technical, and schedule performance and execution of various Sustainment and Modernization projects as well as the functional leadership of the program management team.

The selected candidate will define and communicate requirements for functional team support; lead cross functional teams to achieve program objectives; manage selected risks and opportunities related to the projects assigned; develop, implement track and report project execution plans and define and implement corrective actions where required. Will have P&L performance responsibility for a significant portion of U-2 Support and Services, Depot and Modernization contract delivery orders.

This position is located in Palmdale

This position is for 1st shift

Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree

• Successful management of projects or programs in a functionally aligned management framework.

• Working knowledge of EVMS methods

• Working knowledge of ISR Operations and Flight Testing for both developmental and fielded weapon systems.

• Active Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

• Bachelors in Science or related discipline

• Ability to engage and brief US Government Customers at all levels, both Commissioned and NCO.

• Proposal development and transition from proposal to task execution.

• Continuous process improvement experience

• Thorough understanding and demonstrated performance executing modernization and sensor integration programs on an existing USAF platform.

• Project Management Certification

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.