Technical Program Manager Staff

Description We will be the Technical Program Manager for the Forge team. Our team drives AI‑enabled, data‑centric solutions that cut costs, accelerate production, and sustain competitive advantage across Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control. What You Will Be Doing As the Technical Program Manager you will be responsible for leading cross‑functional teams, partnering with high‑visibility program customers, and delivering measurable AI‑driven outcomes. Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Partner directly with program customers to understand pain points, define value‑driven outcomes, and deliver measurable results (cost, labor, yield, schedule). Develop and maintain comprehensive project execution plans, budgets, metrics, and milestone schedules. Coordinate data‑science, software‑engineering, and AI/ML teams to ensure seamless delivery of AI solutions. Assess project issues, devise resolutions, and guarantee productivity, quality, and customer‑satisfaction targets are met. Monitor strategy alignment, allocate resources, and adjust requirements to keep projects on track. Why Join Us We are looking for a collaborative, purpose‑driven leader who thrives on turning complex data into high‑impact solutions that keep the warfighter safe and advance aerospace innovation. This role offers high visibility, direct influence on mission‑critical programs, and a clear path for career growth within a world‑class aerospace organization. Benefits We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible 4‑day×10‑hour schedules. Location Grand Prairie, TX (Dallas area). Requirements Basic Qualifications: Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related field. Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. Proven experience in technical program/project management across the entire lifecycle (project ideation through closeout). Previous experience in a technical engineering design role for DoD programs (mechanical, systems, integration & test, electrical, etc.). Desired Skills Proven ability to successfully manage technical engineering teams. Experience in software development processes and product development (e.g., Agile methodology development, DevSecOps, configuration management). Excellent communications, both written and formal presentations - able to translate technical concepts into business value. Demonstrated problem‑solving skills. Prior program management experience at Lockheed Martin or DoD programs. Proven history of developing strong customer and cross‑organizational relationships. Previous experience with missile development and/or Air & Missile Defense systems. Experience with AI/ML system concepts such as data ETL pipelines, data security, model evaluations, cloud/hybrid‑cloud system architectures, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Product Management concepts such as product go‑to‑market strategies, branding and marketing basics, long‑term support and maintenance. Self‑motivated and able to operate with minimal guidance and succeed in a highly competitive arena. Security Clearance This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret. Equal Opportunity Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin