Description:The Flight Test Vehicle & Support Equipment Deputy Program Manager is responsible for cost, schedule and technical performance associated with design, build, test and delivery of all hardware required for the Sentinel Program subcontract to Northrop Grumman. The selected candidate will co-lead and integrate professionals from engineering, supply chain, contracts, finance, planning, and operations to ensure performance to the program baseline. The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for overall performance of the program. This individual will report to the Sentinel Sr PM and will be able to provide clear summary performance, status and issues to all levels of the Sentinel organization. The Deputy Program Manager will also interface with Northrop Grumman on a weekly basis.
The role is challenging, but also very rewarding with significant potential for exposure on this high-visibility program and career advancement in the Program Management function. We invite all who have a passion for space, missile defense, and program management to apply.
• Specific responsibilities include:
• Cost, Technical, Schedule management for all RV related scope, with a focus on meeting hardware delivery commitment dates.
• Managing/directing multiple CAMs and IPT Leads across organizations in executing their scope to meet the program baseline
• Lead the design and development culture to focus on Digital Engineering to ensure efficient design and production without escapes, and enhanced communication across all functional disciplines
• Resolving programmatic challenges within your scope and establishing risk mitigation activities
• Supporting the overall programmatic business rhythm for baseline management, monthly reporting, status and communication, and overall EVM performance of your span of control. This can include review and approval of monthly VARs for current period and CTD performance of Control Accounts.
• Developing a baseline plan and managing overall execution of support organizations which are required to ensure program execution success, such as Supply Chain (subcontracts and piece part) procurements, Production Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Planning.
• Coordinate staffing requirements for your program scope with the entire program leadership team for consolidation of total program requirements
• Promote an environment of continuous improvement and digital transformation within your responsible program scope
Basic Qualifications:• Proven experiences in developing and executing cost and schedule baselines
• Experience working with multiple functions simultaneously to execute a program, including Program Management, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Planning and Finance
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), risk/opportunity management and managing performance metrics or related equivalent experience
• Experience communicating across departments and leadership levels, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with staff, customers, management, and peers
• Strong customer & relationship management skills
• Ability to travel on an as-needed basis
Desired Skills:Direct experience as a Program Manager or IPT Lead
• Proven experience in driving and implementing affordability and producibility changes, especially those directly impacting program performance
• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership
• Experience with Digital Transformation tools and application to improve program performance
• Direct Subcontract Management experience
• Direct Production Operations experience, including product qualification
• Familiar with Air Force Reentry Vehicle programs and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center / ICBM Customer
• Experience across the entire program life cycle
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: 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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
