Deputy Program Manager

Description The Flight Test Vehicle & Support Equipment Deputy Program Manager is responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance associated with the 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 reports to the Sentinel Sr PM and will 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 Cost, technical, and schedule management for all RV related scope, focusing on meeting hardware delivery commitment dates. Managing/directing multiple CAMs and IPT Leads across organizations to execute their scope and meet the program baseline. Leading the design and development culture to focus on Digital Engineering, ensuring efficient design and production without escapes, and enhancing 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, including review and approval of monthly VARs and CTD performance of Control Accounts. Developing a baseline plan and managing overall execution of support organizations required to ensure program execution success, such as Supply Chain (subcontracts and piece part procurements), Production Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Planning. Coordinating staffing requirements for your program scope with the entire program leadership team for consolidation of total program requirements. Promoting an environment of continuous improvement and digital transformation within your responsible program scope. Basic Qualifications Proven experience 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 experience. Experience communicating across departments and leadership levels, with a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with staff, customers, management, and peers. Strong customer and 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 This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen. Clearance Level: Top Secret. Legal and Application Information 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 to receive optimal consideration. Job Details Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: SPACE Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Program Management Type: Full‑Time Shift: First Work Schedules: 9x80 with every other Friday off (onsite full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility) #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin