Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we're driven by a shared mission to make a profound impact on the world through our innovative aerospace products. Every day, our talented team of professionals comes together to tackle some of the most complex engineering challenges, leveraging our collective expertise to design, build, and deliver cutting edge solutions that transform the way people live and work.
We are on a bold mission to redefine the future of flight. By uniting cutting edge aerospace engineering with next generation digital infrastructure, we are not just building an aircraft—we are building the foundation for next-generation aircraft.
THE WORK
As the Program Manager for Sikorsky Advanced Programs, you will manage Program Transition efforts from demonstrations to production; driving schedule, cost, performance, and risk targets while coordinating a multi‑disciplinary team of engineers, Operations/Supply chain and multi-disciplined professionals to interface with regulators and external partners.
Your responsibilities will include:
Program Leadership – Define, maintain, and communicate the program baseline (schedule, budget, performance metrics); Lead integrated product‑development teams (airframe, propulsion, systems, avionics, certification, operations); Chair program review boards and provide concise status briefings to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Schedule & Cost Management - Develop the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS); monitor critical path, forecast variances, and initiate corrective actions; Own the program budget (cost to complete, earned value), track cash flow, and report financial health to Finance and Executives; Conduct trade studies and value engineering reviews to protect margin while meeting performance goals.
Risk & Opportunity Management
Stakeholder & Partner Management - Serve as a PM point of contact for customers, partners, government agencies. Partner with supply chain to negotiate contracts, milestones, and deliverables with Tier 1 suppliers and subcontractors; Coordinate with Business Development, Marketing, and Legal to align Transformation strategy and technical delivery.
WHO WE ARE
Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness, passion and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.
