Program Quality Manager

Job ID: 734811BR Date posted: Jul. 16, 2026
Description: WHAT WE'RE DOING
Leads those who manage the Launcher portfolio. The QPM Lead will oversee the implementation and execution of program quality requirements.


THE WORK
• Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support.
• Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers.
• Proficient in company policies.
• Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution.
• Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers.
• Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments.
• Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities.
• Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented.
• Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits).
• Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans.
• Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship.
• Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.

WHO WE ARE
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.

WHO YOU ARE
You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here!
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education

• Strong understanding of AS9100 and other industry quality standards

• Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions, set priorities and provide succinct direction in a dynamic business environment.

• Experience developing and driving Quality Management strategies resulting in optimal business outcomes.

• Effective presentation skills and demonstrated ability to develop messages and compelling strategies resulting in cross functional teams implementing and executing innovative solutions.

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
• Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field).
• Experience with creating and implementing new processes, while effectively managing change
• 10 Years of complex Quality Experience
• AS9100 Lead Auditor
• Development Program Experience
• Green Belt
• CAM Experience
• Basis of Estimates (BOE) and/or Proposal Experience
• DO-254 and DO-178 Experience
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 $122,900 - $216,660. 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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First