Director Space Protection Programs, Delta Portfolio

Job Number 23678

Standard Job Description

What is the mission?

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more- we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

What does this role look like?

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.

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Program Management Director to lead program execution across Space's National Security Space Lines of Business. This is the Director Space Protection Programs, Delta Portfolio position responsible to lead multiple programs within Space Protection Programs Mission Area. This role will be responsible to lead multiple programs of various size at various stages of the program lifecycle to deliver capability on cost and schedule. You will also be responsible to drive the growth of the portfolio and guide the program managers reporting to you to success.

This role will offer you the following daily challenges:

• Overall responsibility for Programs (current & future phases) execution
• Teaching, training, and guiding PMs to successful program performance
• Responsible for P&L and LRP results withing the portfolio
• Meet or exceed technical, schedule and financial commitments across the portfolio
• Lead LM functional support to enable programs success
• Provide oversight in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes
• Provide leadership support to all Strategy and growth efforts
• Regular executive interfacing with customer and mission partners
• Regular executive level briefs on program status
• Maintain/Improve Customer confidence

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
• 10+ years of highly effective leadership experience with a proven ability to manage through complex environments,
• 15+ years of related technical and or program management experience,
• Project or Program management / leadership experience with demonstrated ability to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives,
• Prior experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or EVM experience,
• Experience interfacing with company executives, customers and external agencies,
• Electro optical or directed energy experience,
• Experience with risk and opportunity management,
• Experience with integrated planning,
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US TOP SECRET clearance, and be able to obtain a TS/SCI w/POLY, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check.

Desired Skills

• BS in relevant engineering field (i.e., Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Astrophysics)
• Demonstrated experience leading a portfolio of programs to success and growth
• Strong Executive presence and the ability to influence customer to balance risk, cost, and schedule
• Experience with DOD and IC Customers, Program Offices and Stakeholders
• TS/SCI w/Poly
• Current SAP accesses and/or experience leading SAP programs
• 5+ Years of Program Management
• Minimum 1 year exp running a complex portfolio of programs
• Prior experience in one or more of the following:
  • Experience in Earned Value Management
  • Agile release Software Development
  • Fixed Price and go fast contracts
  • Prior role involving the production of spacecraft hardware (AI&T or manufacturing)
  • Managing or coordinating work via subcontracts
  • Strong executive presence; experience with technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk.
  • Experience with running an office in a fast paced environment supporting multiple programs
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and quickly adjust to changing priorities
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with senior leadership, customers and stakeholders
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proven track record of establishing relationships with customers and other stakeholders

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $180000.00 - $325000.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

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.