A Supply Chain Project Manager manages projects and initiatives to improve supply chain processes. Works with project teams and managers to identify ways to streamline purchasing, distribution, warehousing, logistics or production.
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Development & Industrialization Lockheed Martin Corporation - 4.0 Arlington, TX Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flextime Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Program management Supply chain management Leading team collaboration initiatives Global sourcing Cross-functional team management Cross-functional communication Senior leadership Procurement negotiation
Full Job Description JOB ID:
733575BR Date posted: Jun. 29, 2026
Description:
The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Development & Industrialization for PAC-3 and Future Interceptor is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of the future supply base supporting next-generation interceptor programs, obsolescence redesigns, and second-source qualification initiatives. This role bridges Engineering, Supply Chain, Programs, and the Industrial Base organization to ensure that future products are designed for affordability, manufacturability, scalability, and supply chain resiliency from concept through production readiness. The role also leads supplier engagement for design optimization, cost reduction, and manufacturing readiness, ensuring suppliers are capable of meeting long-term production rate, cost, and performance requirements. This leader is accountable for shaping the future industrial base and developing the team that will be ready to support the mission. Partner with Engineering, GSC teams and Program leadership to lead supply chain strategy for next-generation interceptor systems Lead sourcing and development for critical technologies Ensure early alignment of design decisions with production scalability, cost, and supplier feasibility Drive supplier selection strategies for development and production readiness Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers to drive cost-effective design decisions early in development Identify and implement recurring cost reduction opportunities Ensure affordability is embedded into design decisions, not addressed after release Build strategy with the Supply Chain Resiliency Sr Manager to develop and execute multi-year strategy for second-source qualification across critical components that synergizes rate ramps and new develop efforts Manage supplier qualification execution to support cost and schedule objectives Ensure long-term continuity of supply for mission-critical components on the technical insertion roadmaps Serve as key interface between Engineering, Supply Chain, Programs, and Industrial Base Resiliency teams Align supplier strategy with enterprise industrial base objectives (capacity, resilience, cost, and rate readiness) Support transition from development to production with minimal disruption and risk Lead proactive identification and mitigation of obsolescence risks Drive redesign efforts for end-of-life components in coordination with engineering Develop long-term technology refresh roadmap for critical subsystems Ensure continuity of supply for aging or constrained technologies Coach and develop team of leaders and individual contributors centered around a common mission
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
Development program experience in aerospace/defense Strong team leadership track record Proven ability to influence cross functional teams Strong negotiation experience Experience with design-to-cost, lean manufacturing, or design-for-manufacturability initiatives Background in supplier industrialization or supplier development Technical degree or background Experience managing second-source qualification or obsolescence programs Exposure to complex, multi-tier global supply chains
Desired Skills:
Demonstrated history of talent development Working knowledge of Lockheed Martin acquisition procedures Working relationships and experience managing current MFC critical commodity suppliers
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
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.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional Business Unit:
MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available:
Possible Career Area:
Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain Type:
Full-Time Shift:
First At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology:
From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture:
Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another's perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth:
Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:
Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to
Be Your Best:
Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet. Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer: Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
