Ground Support Equipment IPT Manager
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:
WHAT WE'RE DOING
Rotary and Mission Systems' Training and Logistics Solutions (TLS) business is Lockheed Martin’s center of excellence for training and logistics products and services, serving the U.S. military and more than 65 international
customers around the world. Based in Orlando, TLS develops programs that teach service men and women skills to accomplish their most challenging missions — flying the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, navigating ships and driving armored vehicles.
TLS is the corporation’s hub for simulation, X reality, live-virtual-constructive capabilities, advanced training devices and full-service training programs. TLS also provides
sustainment services such as supply chain and logistics IT solutions, spares and repairs, as well as automated test and support equipment.
THE WORK
This position is for a Engineering & Technology (E&T) First Line Manager (FLM) within the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) portfolio, supporting the F-35 market segment of TLS. The specific role of the selected individual will be the GSE IPT Manager.
This leader will leverage the group's strong engineering focus to ensure delivery of innovative solutions to our customers. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment, developing training plans, working with employees and leaders to develop career plans and employee performance monitoring and reviews. As an Integrated Engineering Manager, you will be expected to facilitate the deployment and use of best practices, tools, and processes on our programs and work with the cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects are staffed properly, engineering proposal inputs are detailed, and the organization’s staff is meeting all business commitments. As a functional manager and technical leader, coordination, driving consistency, and mentoring with/to the other engineering leaders is paramount.
As the IPT Manager, you will also be responsible for the execution of the GSE portfolio:
- Be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of their IPT, take direction from and collaborate with the IE Senior Manager and Program Manager on Tech Ops related issues
- Fulfill and maintain the IPT Charter and Team Operating Approach
- Develop, produce, deliver, and sustain the GSE product lines throughout the products lifecycles, where the scope of the responsibility includes technical, cost, schedule, quality, and risk/opportunity management.
WHO YOU ARE
You enjoy champion engineering rigor and product development process compliance throughout the product lifecycle. You bring innovative ideas that influence the broader engineering tenets while aligning activities for efficient and successful engineering methodology. You champion organizational change across the portfolio and optimize how the product lines operate.
Why Join Us
Join us if you are passionate about saving lives through mission readiness. Be a part of a team that values speed, agility, affordability, and disruptive technologies. If you are excited about transforming engineering solutions and working with a talented team to reimagine the future, we invite you to contribute your leadership skills and technical expertise to our mission.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related engineering discipline
• Experience executing and leading (either technically or functionally) Ground Support Equipment teams
• Experience planning and coordinating development and/or sustainment activities in a team-oriented environment
• Proven ability to manage and lead teams through periods of change and transformation
• Strategic-focused mindset and ability to drive results
• Experience coordinating and fostering a relationship with Joint Program Office customer sets
Desired Skills:
• 5+ years supporting Ground Support Equipment processes, sustainment, and development activities within the GSE portfolio
• Thorough understanding of program, functional, and process metrics including Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Demonstrated Agile tenets in the execution of the development of systems
• Customer engagement experiences requiring communication of technical concepts to external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability and desire to automate manual, time-consuming tasks
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 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.