Description:We are Lockheed MartinJoin the Lockheed Martin Aero F-35 PP&I Team! We're seeking a highly experienced Principal SME in PP&I to drive excellence across the F-35 Line of Business. As a key team member, you'll develop and implement solutions, collaborate with stakeholders, and analyze/resolve planning and scheduling issues. Your expertise will help us achieve successful program outcomes and contribute to Start Green, Stay Green Goals.
This position is the SME in PP&I for the F-35 Line of Business, interacting with program management, engineering, procurement, supply chain management, contracts, business management, sustainment, production and customer programs. This position will be a leading participant in the evaluation of program planning and scheduling products and practices, and will be key in the resultant remediation efforts upon identification of gaps. Candidate will also integrate and assess schedules of proposed work.
What is Program Planning to Lockheed Martin? Integral to Lockheed Martin's Program Management & Enterprise Performance, it organizes tasks for mission success, scheduling design, development, and sustainability of products. It breaks down products into tasks, sets sequences & durations, ensuring on-time, in-budget, desired quality outcomes. Aeronautical program planning is an exciting process that combines creativity, science, and technology to create amazing machines that enable humans to explore and travel in the air and beyond!
What’s In It For You:We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Summary of Key Duties Position acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs. Tasks include but are not limited to collaboration with Sr. Program/Technical leadership in crafting innovative solutions to complex problems, analyze schedules and schedule products (i.e. Internal/Cross contract tech integration, IMS/EV Integrity, Sufficient Supplier representation, Ensuring all data is valid/actionable/compliant to LM and gov't guidelines), develop Root Cause/Corrective Actions & work s/ stakeholders to implement corrective actions, represent PP&I as spokesperson & SME, 1 on 1 and group coaching for planners/CAMs, collaborate with CAM & Finance SMEs across Aero & other Business Areas.
In this role, you will develop/implement solutions to complex Integrated Program Planning issues, using adv. Analytical/problem-solving techniques. Identify/mitigate risks, make decisions on IPP approaches, (i.e. program risks, opportunities, trade-offs). As a liaison between Aero Central Teams and LOB Planning SMEs, facilitate knowledge sharing/drive process improvements, communicate IPP requirements and best practices to program management, engineering, and other stakeholders. Work independently with minimal supervision to achieve program planning and scheduling excellence, enabling F-35 programs to deliver successful outcomes.
***Must be a US Citizen. Must obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.
**This role may have occasional travel.
Note: Employee will be able to telecommute, but must be located near Fort Worth. Learn more about LM #AeroBusiness #AeroPlanning
Basic Qualifications:- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Critical thinking and complex problem solving abilities
- Proficient at developing/maintaining complex Network Schedules including integrity checks, critical path analysis, and Schedule Risk Analysis
- Experience briefing Senior Leadership and customers
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) including Cost / Schedule Integration
- Experiences leading a team of direct reports and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills
-Bachelors degree
Desired Skills:• Leadership experience
• Proposal experience
• Strong knowledge of LM Program Performance Management (PPM) Command Media
• Demonstrated knowledge of subcontractor & government furnished equipment integration with a Prime Contractor’s IMS
• Previous experience with Deltek OpenPlan
• Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) experience
• Prior Aerospace experience.
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 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.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
