Software Engineering Project Manager​/Deputy IPT Lead

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
• Clearance Level: Top Secret.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.