Description:WHAT WE'RE DOINGLockheed Martin’s Fighter Aircraft Simulation and Training (FAST) portfolio delivers cutting-edge training systems and solutions to ensure mission success for our customers. As part of the RMS (Rotary and Mission Systems) division, we’re committed to supporting the global defense community with innovative, high-performance technologies that enhance readiness and operational excellence.
THE WORKAs the F-16 Korea Program Manager, you’ll play a critical role in executing and managing the Korea training system, ensuring its success through exceptional leadership and management. Located in Orlando, FL, this role involves overseeing program cost, schedule, and technical performance while fostering strong relationships with both the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team and the customer.
Key responsibilities include:
Establishing program start-up and baseline.
Leading risk and opportunity management.
Implementing program rhythm, metrics, and reporting to drive performance.
Managing cost, schedule, and technical execution.
Building effective partnerships with customers and stakeholders, including the USAF at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and end users in Korea.
Supporting Business Development to sustain program growth.
This is a complex, high-visibility development program requiring frequent travel to Wright Patterson Air Force Base and Korea.
WHO WE AREAt Lockheed Martin, our purpose is to empower the brave men and women who defend our world by delivering state-of-the-art technology and solutions. We value innovation, collaboration, and integrity, striving to make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities every day.
WHO YOU AREYou are a results-driven leader with a proven ability to manage large-scale, high-visibility programs. Your background includes expertise in program management, risk mitigation, and effective stakeholder engagement. You thrive in dynamic environments, and your ability to build strong, collaborative relationships sets you apart.
You should have:
Strong leadership and management skills.
Experience with cost, schedule, and technical performance management.
Expertise in risk and opportunity management.
Familiarity with FMS (Foreign Military Sales) cases and government contracting.
Availability for domestic and international travel.
WHY JOIN USAt Lockheed Martin, we’re more than a company—we’re a team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and making an impact. Joining the FAST portfolio team means working on programs with global significance, providing opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and leadership in a mission-critical area.
Basic Qualifications:• Strong Program Management experience, including experience with high-risk programs.
• Strong Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Experience managing development programs.
• Ability to lead program teams to deliver cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Experience in leading risk and opportunity identification and resolution.
• Ability to review and analyze program metrics to provide analysis and predictions of program performance.
• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills and experience leading diverse teams.
• Ability to operate in a matrix organization.
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting with Functions and senior executive leaders.
• Ability to support domestic and international travel on an as-needed basis.
Desired Skills:• Strong customer relationship and management skills.
• Demonstrated Business Acumen.
• Familiarity with Flight Training Programs and simulator development.
• Ability to derive and implement change.
• Proven capability to adapt to changing customer needs and adopt innovative and affordable ways of doing business.
• Demonstrated team building relationships across functions, customer, and program teams.
• Experience with Lockheed Martin Program Management and Performance Excellence policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Enhanced Program Reporting System (EPRS), Metrics, and Process Management
• Completed Risk and Opportunity Management training.
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 KnowExpression 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.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
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
