Head of Programme Management

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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision.

Our National Security Space team is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager Director. Overall P&L responsibility of the GPS Control Segment Sustainment II (GCS II) contract including AEP-Modernization, GPS On-orbit Operations and Sustainment contract, and SBAS portfolio contract scope including driving the successful execution of program cost, schedule, technical, and product quality objectives while meeting/exceeding customer expectations

• Leading Program teams across multiple sites both domestic and international
• Building relationships with senior government, customer, and Lockheed Martin Executive leaders
• Seamless collaboration with GPSIII/IIIF Program Managers and collaboration with Navigation Systems Segment leadership ensuring an integrated, effective, and profitable Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) Space Vehicle and Ground enterprise. Seamless collaboration and successful execution with Zeta, LM Australia and subcontractors for SouthPAN
• Responsible to balance execution, start-up, and domestic/international growth
• Responsible for driving and enabling PNT/GPS Ground Strategy and Growth, including driving innovation and transformation
• Coordinating resources between multiple contracts and operating locations, and building partnerships with the functional organizations, such as Engineering and Technology, Business Development, Business Operations, Contracts, Subcontracts, and Planning to meet contracted commitments
• Remain up to date with relevant mission knowledge and have the ability and willingness to develop innovative approaches for satisfying the diverse customer requirements that are technically superior and efficient
• Some international travel will be required.

the preferred candidate will be located near one of our Lockheed Martin Space facilities; 5+ years of Program Management or equivalent experience managing a complex P&L functional assignment and proven prior experience across complex software development and/or sustainment programs.

• Experience creating streamlined, agile execution plans and delivering high-value solutions.
• Must have the ability to travel extensively.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US Top Secret SCI clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Possess effective executive-level verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting internally (SSC and LMC executives) and externally (customers)
• Experience managing in both fixed-price and cost-plus environments
• Proven track record of successfully partnering with engineering and supporting organizations to achieve common objectives, including driving enterprise behaviors and innovation/process improvements.
• Possess financial acumen and planning skills,
• Past experience in firm fixed price agile software development programs
• Have prior experience working with operations and sustainment
• Past experience in Subcontract Program Management and Earned Value Management
• Past experience with leading international programs
• Understand the customer organization and budgets in a fast-paced development environment
• Demonstrate your ability to build Customer confidence and intimacy across multiple Mission Partners, LM Business units and Program Areas

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At Space we value your skills, training, and education. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
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.
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; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
The application window will close in 90 days; At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
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