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At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision.
We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
What does this role look like?
Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Program Management Director to lead program execution across Space’s National Security Space Lines of Business. This is a Portfolio Director position responsible to lead multiple programs within the Cyber 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.
In this role will offer you the following daily key responsibilities:
• 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
• Executive interfacing with customer and mission partners
• Executive level briefings on program status
• Maintain/Improve Customer relationships and confidence
This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in:
Herndon, VA, and be expected to work in the office.Basic Qualifications:To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications: • BS in a STEM field (i.e., Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, other),
• 15+ years of related technical and/or program management experience,
• 5+ years of demonstrated Program Management experience,
• Transformative leadership to drive efficiencies and technology advancements on programs,
• Demonstrated business acumen with history of delivering to cost and schedule commitments ,
• Prior experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and/or Earned Value Management (EVM) experience,
• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership capabilities and performance,
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and
currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET clearance; with ability to get a TS/SCI /w Poly clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Desired Skills:To be effective, ideally, you should also have:• Demonstrated experience leading a small or large portfolio of programs to success and growth,
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence customers to balance risk, cost, and schedule,
• Experience with DOD and IC Customers, Program Offices and Stakeholders,
• Prior experience in one or more of the following:
o Customer directed level of effort (LOE), fixed price and go fast contracts
o Cyber defensive and offensive technical experience and knowledge
o Agile release software development
o Management of subcontractors
• Experience leading a team 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.
PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:
• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits of Employment:
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
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At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. …just to name a few reasons to join
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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
