Manager - Agentic Workflow Automation

Requisition ID: 6779ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $50 LMRecognitionRelocation: PossibleType: LeaderShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: NoneFinal Clearance: SecretPay Transparency: $148,300.00 - $275,500.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: Enterprise Business ServicesBusiness Unit: Enterprise Business ServicesStandard Job DescriptionThe Manager of the Agentic Workflow Automation team leads the Agent Operations, Agent Development, and Agent Design teams within the Ai/ML Ops team under the Forward Deployed AI/Data Solutions group of the Data and AI Enablement organization. This role oversees approximately 40 professionals—including AI Systems Engineers, AI Systems Architects, and AI Machine Learning Engineers—responsible for designing, developing, and delivering agentic automation solutions that support internal business processes across the enterprise.Reporting directly to the Sr Manager of Forward Deployed AI/Data Solutions, this leader is accountable for the strategic direction and operational excellence of the Agentic Workflow Automation (AWA) team. The role demands a balance of technical depth, people leadership, and business acumen to deliver both small-scale and large-scale deployments of AI agents, including single-agent and multi-agent (A2A) systems.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & People Management:Mentor and develop front-line leaders, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvementBuild and retain a high-performing team of AI/ML professionals across multiple technical disciplinesConduct performance management, career development planning, and succession planning for team membersStrategic Vision & Execution:Define and execute the team's strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise AI strategies and emerging technologiesStay current with the rapidly evolving AI landscape, evaluating new frameworks, models, and tools for potential adoptionDrive the design, development, and delivery of agentic workflow automations that deliver measurable business valueOperational Excellence:Manage 1LMX R3 and R4 release impacts to the AWA portfolio, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruptionRemove organizational and technical blockers, escalating issues as needed to maintain team velocityOversee budget planning and resource allocation to optimize team effectivenessCustomer & Stakeholder Engagement:Build and maintain relationships with internal customers and stakeholders across business unitsMarket AWA capabilities and solutions to drive adoption and identify new automation opportunitiesTranslate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiencesTechnical Oversight:Provide architectural guidance and technical direction for complex agentic automation projectsEnsure adherence to development standards, security protocols, and governance requirementsChampion best practices in AI/ML operations, including monitoring, observability, and continuous integration/deploymentPortfolio & Program Management:Prioritize and balance multiple initiatives across the portfolio, managing dependencies and risksTrack and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as automation impact, cycle time reductions, and ROICoordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of integrated solutionsThis role is ideal for a seasoned technical leader who thrives at the intersection of emerging AI technologies and practical business applications, with a passion for building teams and delivering transformative automation solutions.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field7+ years of professional experience in software development, AI/ML engineering, or related technical rolesDemonstrated leadership experience, including leading teams, projects, or initiativesExperience managing budgets and resource planningUnderstanding of Python programming languageExperience with GitLab for source control, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps workflowsFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and container orchestration (OpenShift, Kubernetes)Understanding of agentic automation frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or similar orchestration toolsStrong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levelsTrack record of mentoring and developing technical leadersDesired SkillsExperience with open-source RPA and UI automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, pywinauto, or similar librariesHands-on experience designing and implementing process automations (not limited to AI assistants or chatbots)Knowledge of SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 ecosystemExperience with COTS RPA platforms such as Blue Prism, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or similar toolsUnderstanding of 1LMX business processes and functional architectureExperience working within the 1LMX Release process, including requirements gathering, functional specifications, and testingADKAR change management methodology certification or experienceAgile methodology experience (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)Pay InformationGeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $185400.00 - $344400.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $166900.00 - $309900.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $148300.00 - $275500.00Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $133500.00 - $247900.00Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc. At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (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.