Program Management Sr Manager, F-35 - Level 6

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BR Description:

You will be the Program Management Sr Manager - Lockheed Martin for the Program Management (F 35 portfolio) team which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Program Management Sr Manager you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and end to end ownership of high visibility, multi disciplinary F 35 programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Drive schedule, cost, performance, and risk management objectives to meet stakeholder expectations. Align technical delivery with the needs of the U.S. DoD, international customers, and internal partners. Mentor senior staff and partner with engineering, acquisition, and sustainment teams. Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and government requirements. Provide overarching program governance for the Level 6 Program Management Senior Manager function. 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 team 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, we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are a seasoned program leader with deep experience in aerospace or defense initiatives. You excel at influencing cross functional teams, translating complex technical detail into clear business outcomes, and fostering a collaborative, results driven environment. 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:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Program/Project management experience in defense, aerospace, or large scale technology programs.
• Experience leading multi disciplinary, high value programs with full life cycle responsibility.
• Proven track record delivering milestones on schedule and within budget.
• Active Secret clearance

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• Program Leadership
• Define program vision, strategy, and execution plan for assigned F 35 capability sets (e.g., Block 4, weapons integration, software updates).
• Own SIOP process for the F 35 Program.
• Develop and present periodic program reviews (PRR, SRR, PDR) to senior leadership, JPO, and partner nations. Stakeholder Management
• Serve as primary liaison to the Joint Program Office WoC.
• Coordinate cross functional teams to resolve technical and schedule impediments.
• Negotiate changes, funding adjustments, and risk mitigation plans with contracts and finance. People & Culture
• Mentor a team of Program Managers, Leads, and Integrated Product Team members (Level 4 5).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, agile/DevOps practices, and data driven decision making. Financial & Resource Management
• Own program budget (>$200 M) and track expenditures against the approved baseline.
• Optimize resource allocation across engineering, test, and sustainment using tools such as Jira and SAP.
• Develop acquisition strategies for contract modifications, milestone payments, and cost share agreements. Innovation & Integration
• Advocate adoption of emerging technologies (AI driven test automation, digital twins, high fidelity sensor models).
• Familiarity with F 35. Certifications (required)
• PMP, Agile/Scrum Master.
• Earned Value Management practitioner certification.
• DoD acquisition or DFARS compliance training. Technical Skills
• Strong grasp of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Model Based Development (MBD), and digital twin concepts.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (unit, integration, system), and DevSecOps tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Jira). Leadership & Communication
• Ability to influence senior executives, government officials, and international partners.
• Excellent written and oral communication; adept at briefing technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated coaching/mentoring capabilities.

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 Know Expression 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 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 Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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Experienced Professional Business Unit:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

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