Development Sensor Program Manager - Level 5 Security Clearance

Position: Development Sensor Program Manager - Level 5 with Security Clearance
Job Number 729275

Description:

You will be the Development Sensor Program Manager for the Large Format Infrared Sensor Development Team. Our team is responsible for the development and transition to production of large-format infrared sensors. What You Will Be Doing As the Development Sensor Program Manager you will be responsible for leading cross-functional matrix teams to deliver, mature, and scale production of advanced IR sensor programs.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* Direct all phases of program execution from concept through flight qualification and delivery.
* Lead financial and schedule performance, ensuring cost commitments and on-time milestones.
* Drive market growth by partnering with Business Development on proposals and capture strategies.
* Mentor and coach cross-functional IPTs across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality.
* Oversee product maturation and scaling production of large-format IR sensors. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a proven track record of managing complex programs and delivering results.

This role offers high visibility, the chance to shape a growing market, and the resources to innovate in advanced sensor technology. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, physics, business or a related technical discipline.
• 8 or more years of related work experience (6 or more with advanced degree) some of which is in the aerospace and defense industry or high technology field
• Program Management, Project Management, Project Engineering and/or Systems Engineering experience
• Experience communicating technical and business information effectively to groups and executive stakeholders
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance within 24 months of hire. Desired

Skills:

Has an active Secret Clearance or higher
• Technical and business familiarity with IR sensors.
• Strong working relationships with functions and internal stakeholders such as supply chain, engineering, operations and finance, as well as customers, government representatives, prime customers and internal peers.
• Experience with managing programs throughout the product life cycle including hardware design and development and product qualification.
• Experience in creating and managing detailed execution plans.
• Understanding of engineering design processes and production operations processes.
• Exceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills and ability to address complex matters and solutions with senior leadership.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Risk and Opportunity Management and/or similar business practices.
• Experience supporting capture management, proposal activity, and developing unit cost targets.
• Ability to travel domestically as the need arises to support supplier and customer business engagements. 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…