Avionics/Flight Controls/SW Program Manager

Avionics/Flight Controls/SW Program Manager | Lockheed Martin

At Sikorsky, we have been helping the future arrive since 1923. We solve the great problems of our times and innovative technologies that define eras. While no one knows what's going to change the world next, our people are already working on it.

The Avionics/Flight Controls/SW Program Manager manages the development programs impacting the 53K Domestic Platform. This includes customer engagement in managing their overarching software/hardware roadmap. The scope includes being the single point of contact for all software integration related inquiries, strategy development and ensuring contract commitments and customer objectives are achievable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing 53K Avionics/Flight Controls platform roadmap
• Developing and maintaining business metrics
• Coordinating pre-proposal activities (Planned Future Actions) with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Oversight of contract efforts, engineering changes, purchase requirement generation and part procurement

The Avionics/Flight Controls/SW Program Manager is part of the Program Management team and will report directly to the Deputy Program Manager - Domestic. There will also be cross-functional coordination with Program Planning, Finance, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations. This individual will be responsible for preparing presentations, briefing the NAVAIR customer and internal leadership. Additional responsibilities include coordination of internal resources, development of detailed project plans, measurement of project performance, and performance of risk analysis, all in support of flawless execution.

As the CH-53K transitions into production, technical issue resolution is paramount in the quest to deliver the only helicopter in the world with the capability to travel 100 miles ship to shore with 27,000 lbs. all day long. As a Project Manager, this individual will be directly involved with, and relied upon, to provide these unparalleled capabilities to the United States Marine Corps.

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

We believe that owning your career and having the freedom to make critical business decisions is key to making a real impact. With the autonomy to use your skills and expertise in innovative ways, you can take on exciting challenges and help solve some of the world's most pressing problems.