Program Management Associate Manager

Description

Program Manager for Lockheed Martin, Missile and Fire Control Business Area Infrared, Fixed Wing Systems reporting directly to Portfolio Manager. Our team is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day execution of LM‑SBF programs, including oversight of cost, schedule, and technical execution of all program requirements.

As the Program Management Associate Manager you will be responsible for driving program success through disciplined execution and cross‑functional coordination.

• Lead daily program execution activities and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Oversee cost management, budgeting, and financial reporting, including EVMS Control Account Management.
• Monitor schedule performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Validate technical deliverables against requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Finance, Production Operations and stakeholder teams to facilitate seamless collaboration.
• Coordinate / lead various Program Reviews with site leadership, customers, and suppliers.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, brings a disciplined approach to program execution, and excels at building strong cross‑functional relationships. This role offers the opportunity to influence high‑impact programs within the Missile and Fire Control Business Area, work directly with senior leadership, and shape the future of advanced aerospace solutions.

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

• Completed bachelor’s degree.
• Program Management experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Project management experience with the ability to effectively lead teams to accomplish critical objectives.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of personnel and internal and external customers.
• Understanding of program execution and how program performance affects business operations.
• Experience or familiarity with cost account management (CAM).
• Innovative problem solver who can resolve complex issues.
• Ability to accomplish business / program goals without day‑to‑day direction and tasking.
• Knowledge of program and program management methodology techniques and working knowledge of program cost/scheduling tools (MS Project or Open Plan, SAP, Apriso, etc.).
• Ability to travel to customer, supplier, and end‑user facilities as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a US‑DOD Secret Clearance.

• Prior experience with infrared technologies or other aerospace/defense electronics systems.
• Experience in new business development, proposal management, design to cost and price to win, and capture management support.
• Prior experience with Infrared Products and related systems.
• Knowledge of/experience with Earned Value Management.
• Experience with project management tools (Microsoft Project or similar).
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, Material Resource Planning.
• Advanced Technical degree in an Engineering discipline.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

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 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…