Program Material Manager, Sr

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Your Mission is Ours.

The Program Material Manager (PMM) will provide the strategic interface between the Program Team and the Supply Chain Management Central Procurement Team and is responsible for providing coordination of the organization’s performance in support of the Program’s requirements. Supply Chain’s vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement.

It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life‑cycle from capture to sustainment. If you are an enthusiastic, self‑starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for you to make an impact on our supply chain strategy for robust, efficient, and fast program startup & execution.

Daily challenges include the development of forecasts for future requirements, engagement with program teams early in the life cycle to influence optimal acquisition strategy, issue resolution, monitoring/management of internal organizational performance, and performance reporting to functional and program management. The PMM function also includes monitoring supplier performance, expediting supplier deliveries when required, and other strategic engagement activities. Additional tasks may be assigned as required by the programs and management.

Please note that this position does NOT support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in either Denver, CO, King of Prussia/Valley Forge, PA, or Rocket City USA:
Huntsville/Courtland AL, and be expected to work in the office.

• Knowledge of LM Space Systems Programs.
• Demonstrated proactive/strategic approach to project management with a track record of success.
• Supplier management experience.
• Exposure to a category management environment.
• Effective relationship‑building skills with peers, leadership and suppliers.
• Positivity and enthusiasm for every project, teamwork and collaboration.
• Exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, stakeholders, and program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.

• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities within Lockheed Martin where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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