Software Engineering Project Manager​/Deputy IPT Lead

Position: Software Engineering Project Manager / Deputy IPT Lead
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* Description:

** 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 do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve  We're creating future ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision  We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world  We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation  And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you

Space Protection Programs is seeking a dynamic Software Engineering Project Manager who will serve as Deputy Lead for an Integrated Product Team  IPT   The ideal candidate will combine strong project‑management expertise with deep engineering know‑how to drive complex, multi‑disciplinary programs from concept through production  This role will support the IPT Lead in steering technical direction, managing schedules, risks, and resources, and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements

In this role you will:

 Drive software development & integration - Oversee flight software development, integration, and verification activities, ensuring deliverables meet technical, schedule, and quality objectives

 Own the integrated software program plan - Develop, maintain, and regularly baseline the IPT‑wide schedule, cost baseline, and performance target documents; track earned‑value, forecast variances, and drive corrective actions to keep the program on‑track

 Collaborate with other Program IPTs - Act as the primary liaison between the Software IPT and Systems, Test, Hardware, and Mission‑Level IPTs; align milestone dates, data‑exchange interfaces, and resource commitments across the full program architecture

 Work with software functional leadership to establish demand for program efforts and assist in staffing planning activities

 Conduct trade studies, risk analyses, and mitigation planning to protect schedule and budget health

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Previous experience in Flight Software or embedded software for satellite, or product development programs

- Previous experience as a Product Owner and/or software lead

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline

- Previous experience in an Agile software program with Program Increment Planning, Scrum, and Sprint Planning across multiple software components/teams

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Previous experience as a Cost Account Manager  CAM

- Strong communication and cross organization capabilities to work with all Program IPT teams

- Previous experience with proposals and basis of estimates

- Previous experience with building agile release schedules and conducting program increment planning events

- Top Secret Clearance

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Top 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 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…