Program Manager, Mission Systems Segment - Level 5

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* Description:

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* ** We are
** _Lockheed Martin_

Skunk Works is the legendary advanced development arm of Lockheed Martin, known for pioneering breakthrough aerospace technologies that redefine the possible

** What You Will Be Doing*
* You will be the Mission Systems Segment Program Manager managing the development of Software Enabled Mission Systems, sensors and related hardware subsystems, and requisite software, leading their procurement, development, integration, and verification for an ADP portfolio  This program is a high visibility, fast paced effort to deliver cutting edge integrated mission capabilities and software for a new development program

The successful candidates will manage a cross functional team to execute existing and emerging contract efforts   Management responsibility will focus on executing contractual performance to include technical oversight of engineering efforts, support the development of communications to customers and senior levels of industry partner organizations, major subcontracted efforts, and responsibility over the scope, cost, and schedule of a major Skunk Works program

As the Mission Systems Segment Program Manager, you will be responsible for

- Owning the program's execution plan  schedule, budget, risk register  and continuously adjust to meet contractual milestones

- Provide oversight of software architecture and design reviews; intervene quickly to resolve issues

- Lead a multi disciplinary team, breaking down silos and establishing a single team "value stream" mentality

- Serve as the senior technical liaison to customers, senior leadership, and industry partners, and suppliers; produce concise status briefings and technical presentations

- Drive team's overall program execution and performance

- Partner with Technical Leads, Architects, Supply Chain, Risk Manager, Planning, Finance, and business management organizations ensure integrated execution strategy and success managing to portfolio metrics

** What's In It For you*
* Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually  Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

Medical

Dental

401k

Paid time off

Work/life balance

Career development

Mentorship opportunities

Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Bachelors Degree or higher

Program or project management experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑tech software development

Experience managing software development programs, with solid understanding of software lifecycle, configuration management, and/or verification / validation

Earned Value Management experience

Experience in decision‑making, conflict‑resolution, and stakeholder‑engagement

Active Secret Clearance

** Desired

Skills:

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* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field;
Master's preferred

Direct experience with flight‑control, avionics, or vehicle‑level software in a Defense or Space program

Familiarity with Model‑Based Systems Engineering  MBSE  tools  e g , Magic Draw, Cameo  

Exposure to Dev Sec Ops  pipelines, CI/CD tooling  Jenkins, Git Lab, etc

** 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:
** 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…