Description:You will be the Program Management Principal – Level 6 for the Program Management Office which is responsible for...
What You Will Be Doing
As the Program Management Principal – Level 6 you will be responsible for leading strategic program initiatives and driving execution excellence across multiple customer engagements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Mentor and develop senior staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Own Earned Value Management System (EVMS) metrics for the portfolio, driving corrective actions when variances arise.
- Maintain and update cost, schedule, and technical baselines; ensure compliance with Technical Performance Parameters (TPPs) and TPMs.
- Act as the senior leader and liaison to customer executive stakeholders and internal senior leadership.
- Develop and maintain enterprise‑level risk‑mitigation frameworks; lead issue resolution forums to keep programs on track.
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 achieve ambitious goals, work hard, and enjoy what you do, we want to build a better tomorrow together.
Who You Are
You are a strategic leader with deep program management expertise, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex, high‑stakes initiatives. You excel at building trusted relationships with senior customers and internal partners, driving results through influence and decisive action. Your collaborative style and commitment to continuous improvement make you a catalyst for mission success.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Travel up to 50%
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelors Degree or higher, or combination of related experience and education
- Program Management support to complex production programs
- Business acumen, which focus on Earned Value Management and other financial measures
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives, customers, and cross‑functional partners.
- Experience with the full life cycle of a program to include Development, Production, Scalability, and Sustainment
Desired Skills:- Experience in Cost/Schedule Management and Performance Excellence
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Functional understanding of basic contracting
- Military aircraft knowledge or comparable aviation experiences
- Risk and Opportunity Management
- Familiarity with oneLM approaches and best practices
- Demonstrated experience shaping, developing, estimating, delivering and negotiating proposals
- Experience in cost and schedule integration management and driving program business rhythms
- CAM experience
Clearance Level: None
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $157,800 - $278,185. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $181,400 - $314,525. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
