Engineering Planner​/Project Manager - Level 2

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or MBA from an accredited college.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in planning, scheduling, construction project management, or manufacturing.
• Proven ability in utilizing MS Project, Open Plan, or another comparable scheduling/planning tool.
• Experience delivering project briefings to internal customers.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• United States citizenship is required due to programs being supported.

Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most. Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. We are creating future‑ready solutions that reduce costs and push the boundaries of technology.

Join us in shaping a new era in space.

Lockheed Martin Space in Highlands Ranch, CO has an immediate opportunity for a Level 2 Engineering Planner/Project Manager to join our Engineering Planning organization. The role supports Space engineering customers by creating and maintaining detailed, resource‑loaded supplement schedules, aligning them with program and operations plans, and generating performance metrics. The goal is to help customers succeed in their engineering endeavors.

• Develop and maintain detailed, logic‑based engineering release plans and supplemental schedules in Microsoft Project in support of the IMS.
• Support various programs with short‑and‑long‑term tasking planning.
• Work closely with the Engineering organization to maintain engineering execution plans.
• Provide status updates and maintain metrics for reporting.
• Prepare ad hoc reports such as labor analysis and rough‑cut capacity planning.

• Bachelor’s degree or MBA from an accredited college in Engineering, STEM, or Business.
• 3–5+ years of experience in planning or program management.
• Prefer 2–3 years of program planning experience within the aerospace/defense industry.
• Experience using EPDM (Engineering Product Data Management) or similar centralized engineering and design data management software.
• Experience in resource loading, capacity/constraint management, and analysis.
• Experience delivering project briefings to internal customers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying scope and deadlines.
• Root‑Cause and Corrective Action experience and mindset.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work well in a team environment.

• Medical (many plans; some locations have on‑site medical).
• Dental.
• 401(k) with generous matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Work/life balance and family‑friendly environment.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Collaborative, supportive leadership.
• Community‑mindful organization with volunteer opportunities.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Rewards & recognition.
• Generous tuition reimbursement.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and may be considered for other career opportunities where your skills and qualifications match. If so, you may be contacted for these and future openings.

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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