Future Payloads Senior Program Manager

Description The selected candidate will be responsible for: Overseeing and determining the strategy for providing conceptual and preliminary payload planning. This will focus on overall customer needs and on designs, performance, technology maturity, solution on ramps, integration with elements of the weapon system and overall accountability. Managing Internal Research and Development in support of Strategic Deterrence. Overseeing requests for information and requests for proposals. Accountability for cost, schedule, risk, technical performance and subcontract management. Strong communication with internal and external customers is required with the ability to act as the primary customer contact. Participating in the overall generation and communication of status and operating performance. Establishing milestones and monitoring performance, schedule, risks and obtaining solutions for fluctuating resource requirements. Directing and providing overall leadership of the employees supporting the program tasking. Assemble/expand a team with relevant skills to accomplish program objectives Basic Qualifications BS in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or related technical field Minimum of 10 years of program/project management leadership experience Prior experience with program leadership on a major defense acquisition program Demonstrated experience in building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders Experience developing strategic program plans and establishing thought leadership to secure future business Prior experience managing multi-disciplinary activity across multiple geographic locations Outstanding program leadership skills and established successful track record of program and project execution, including management of supply chain and subcontractors Ability to balance programmatic and organizational priorities Ability to travel on an as-needed basis Final DoD Top Secret Clearance required prior to start, US citizenship is required Desired Skills Success executing development or production programs Strong business acumen and program monitoring and execution Understanding of Risk & Opportunity Management, Contracts Management and Financial Management Reentry system, reentry vehicle, support equipment, and Aerospace Vehicle Equipment hardware experience Prior experience with Air Force ICBM Systems DoD and AF budget and requirements development and acquisition process Strong leadership skills and management experience with ability to interact effectively with diverse program teams Actively engages in ethics and diversity communications and execution Embraces and plans for an organization that learns from mistakes and lessons learned Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure Experience in key technologies or applicable skills: Aerodynamics; Thermal; Structural; Materials; Manufacturing 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 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. 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 Equal Opportunity Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: SPACE Relocation Available: No Career Area: Program Management Type: Full-Time Shift: First #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin