Description:You will be the Program Manager, Release Train - Level 6 for the Release Train Management Team which is responsible for aligning air system releases across development, production, and sustainment contracts.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Program Manager, Release Train - Level 6 you will be responsible for driving the coordination, planning, and execution of air system releases, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical trade‑offs are balanced, and serving as the primary communication link with the customer.
"Your responsibilities will include:"
- Align all eight air‑system blocks across development, production, and sustainment contracts.
- Evaluate enterprise cost, schedule, and technical trade‑offs for release decisions.
- Communicate release‑level activities and status to the customer.
- Set objectives, priorities, and release dates; measure aggregate progress toward release goals.
- Coordinate change requests and integrate risk management with contract program managers.
What’s In It For You
"We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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."
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep experience in program management for complex aerospace systems. You are collaborative, decisive, and excel at communicating across multiple stakeholders, including customers, contract managers, and risk boards. Your ability to balance technical, cost, and schedule considerations enables successful release outcomes.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to be considered.
Basic Qualifications:• Bachelors Degree or higher
• Experience interfacing with senior customers and executive leadership
• Prior experience leading cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of delivering complex platforms inclusive of hardware and software components
• Active Secret Clearance with a completed investigation within the last 5 years
Desired Skills:• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including ability to address complex matter / solutions with senior leaders
• Proven ability to identify and build strong relationships with and influence decision makers, and maintain long-term customer intimacy
• Experience working with military customers
• Ability to manage, coach, train, and motivate team in technical and leadership development
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: 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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
