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Program Management Sr Stf (E5)
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What they do
A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity or a group of related projects for a company or organization. Responsibilities include developing program plans, defining project objectives, allocating resources, managing budgets, and monitoring program progress. They may work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance, and other technical areas such as engineering.
$159,939 / year median in Colorado
-1% projected decline
Job Description
- Define, execute, and own the program roadmap for digital electronics hardware, from concept through production. Cross‑Functional Coordination
- Partner with systems engineering, firmware, software, mechanical, test, procurement, and subcontracts teams to align requirements and meet program milestones. Schedule & Budget Management
- Develop and maintain detailed master schedules, resource plans, and budgets; track progress and implement corrective actions as needed. Risk & Issue Management
- Identify technical and programmatic risks, implement mitigation strategies, and communicate status to senior leadership. Technical Oversight
- Provide guidance on architecture, component selection, PCB design, signal integrity, and thermal management; ensure compliance with aerospace standards. Stakeholder Communication
- Prepare and deliver regular status briefings, performance metrics, and executive dashboards. Supplier & Contract Management
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance monitoring for parts, sub‑assemblies, and manufacturing. Configuration & Change Control
- Enforce PLM processes, manage baselines, and control documentation throughout the product life cycle. Team Development
- Mentor junior engineers and program staff; foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
- Bachelors or higher degree in an Engineering or related discipline
- Experience in digital electronics or related industry
- Project Management Experience
- Demonstrated Control Account Manager (CAM) experience, including managing program budgets, schedules, and resources
- Demonstrated experience in working with multiple functions and disciplines such as engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain\
- Strong communication skills
- Top Secret clearance ## Desired Skills
- DOD Top Secret Clearance with SCI
- Master's Degree in related field
- An understanding of circuit card design and manufacturing processes
- Proposal support and/or management experience
- Experience managing subcontracts
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs
- Proven ability to lead in a remote/hybrid environment, including experience managing virtual teams, facilitating remote meetings, and using remote collaboration tools.
- Demonstrated experience managing procurements, including identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring on-time delivery of goods and services.
- Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and the ability to use EVM metrics to track program performance, identify trends, and make corrective actions when necessary.
- Demonstrated experience with Risk and Opportunity Management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks, and capitalizing on program opportunities.
- Demonstrated experience with developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and budgets, and the ability to use IMS and budget data to track program performance, identify trends, and make corrective actions when necessary.
Pay Information GeoZone Definition:
GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $185400.00
- $344400.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $166900.00
- $309900.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $148300.00
- $275500.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $133500.00
- $247900.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.