Program Management Associate

Standard Job Description
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Standard Job Description
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

You will be the Program Management Associate Manager for the Lockheed Martin Space‑Based Systems (LM‑SBF) team. 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.
• Monitor schedule performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Validate technical deliverables against requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, and stakeholder teams to facilitate seamless collaboration.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results‑driven professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape high‑impact space programs, work alongside world‑class experts, and contribute to cutting‑edge solutions that advance…