Program Manager

Date posted: Jul. 24, 2026

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What is the mission?

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision.

What does this role look like?

Our National Security Space team is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager Director. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for leading an organization that would consist of a broad Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) portfolio.

As a portfolio manager, responsibilities include

• Overall P&L responsibility of the GPS Control Segment Sustainment II (GCS II) contract including AEP-Modernization, GPS On-orbit Operations and Sustainment contract, and SBAS portfolio contract scope including driving the successful execution of program cost, schedule, technical, and product quality objectives while meeting/exceeding customer expectations
• Leading Program teams across multiple sites both domestic and international
• Building relationships with senior government, customer, and Lockheed Martin Executive leaders
• Seamless collaboration with GPSIII/IIIF Program Managers and collaboration with Navigation Systems Segment leadership ensuring an integrated, effective, and profitable Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) Space Vehicle and Ground enterprise. Drive enterprise road to mission activities for GPS IIIF
• Seamless collaboration and successful execution with Zeta, LM Australia and subcontractors for SouthPAN
• Responsible to balance execution, start-up, and domestic/international growth
• Responsible for driving and enabling PNT/GPS Ground Strategy and Growth, including driving innovation and transformation
• Responsible for leading capture of SBAS Expansion
• Coordinating resources between multiple contracts and operating locations, and building partnerships with the functional organizations, such as Engineering and Technology, Business Development, Business Operations, Contracts, Subcontracts, and Planning to meet contracted commitments
• Achieving 100% mission success and fully utilizing technical resources across the Lockheed Martin Corporation and teammate companies to achieve the Program objectives
• Driving and fostering a culture of inclusiveness, accountability, and openness
• Remain up to date with relevant mission knowledge and have the ability and willingness to develop innovative approaches for satisfying the diverse customer requirements that are technically superior and efficient
• Some international travel will be required.

This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near one of our Lockheed Martin Space facilities; with the expectation that the incumbent will spend 50% of their time in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Basic Qualifications

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• 5+ years of Program Management or equivalent experience managing a complex P&L functional assignment and proven prior experience across complex software development and/or sustainment programs.
• Demonstrated formal leadership experience.
• CAM experience.
• Experience creating streamlined, agile execution plans and delivering high-value solutions.
• Must have the ability to travel extensively.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US Top Secret SCI clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

No clearance is required to apply, nor prior to start.

Desired Skills

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Have strong interpersonal skills with teamwork and transparency as a priority, demonstrable written communication and oral presentation skills
• Possess effective executive-level verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting internally (SSC and LMC executives) and externally (customers)
• Experience managing in both fixed-price and cost-plus environments
• Demonstrated self-motivation with a compelling desire to make a positive impact and the organizational/motivational skills to make it happen
• Proven track record of successfully partnering with engineering and supporting organizations to achieve common objectives, including driving enterprise behaviors and innovation/process improvements.
• Experience developing strategies and relationships and operationalizing them
• Proven ability to examine multiple strategic options and select a course of action and direction for future business requirements
• Possess financial acumen and planning skills,
• Past experience with Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) Mission and/or Products
• Past experience in firm fixed price agile software development programs
• Have prior experience working with operations and sustainment
• Past experience in Subcontract Program Management and Earned Value Management
• Past experience with leading international programs
• Negotiation experience
• Capture experience
• Experience working with a geographically distributed team
• Understand the customer organization and budgets in a fast-paced development environment
• Demonstrate your ability to build Customer confidence and intimacy across multiple Mission Partners, LM Business units and Program Areas

PLEASE NOTE-Other important information

• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits of Employment

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

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Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities

At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. …just to name a few reasons to join

Lockheed Martin Space,

and experience your future!

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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

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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

9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $180,000 - $309,120. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(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. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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

SPACE

Relocation Available

Possible

Career Area

Program Management

Type

Full-Time

Shift

First

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