Extensible Launching System; ExLS Engineering Project ManagerPM

Description

WHAT WE’RE DOING At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

The Extensible Launching System (ExLS) Engineering Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between the Engineering & Technology organization and Program Management for ExLS programs in the United States, Poland, Sweden and future sites. This role drives cost, schedule, and technical performance while safeguarding product integrity, and represents Lockheed Martin to customers worldwide.

In this role you will:

• Lead cross disciplinary engineering teams to define and execute ExLS product development, aligning hardware, software, and systems efforts.
• Coordinate program tasks and decompose them into actionable work packages for Product Development Teams across multiple geographic locations.
• Manage cost, schedule, and risk, applying earned value and cost estimating techniques to maintain program performance.
• Communicate status, issues, and technical decisions to Program Management, the Chief Engineer, and external customers, including international travel as needed.
• Ensure technical resource requirements are met, overseeing resource allocation and supporting Control Account Management for programs exceeding $5M.
• Drive implementation of One Lockheed Martin Transformation (1
  
  LMX) principles to continuously improve processes and product quality.

NOTE:

International travel may be required.

You are a proactive technical lead with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear programmatic actions.

In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the future of advanced launch systems that directly support national defense and allied security missions, working alongside senior engineers and program leaders.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high-performing, and mission-ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

In addition, learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or a related technical field) with 7 years of relevant engineering experience, including experience as an Integrated Product Team Lead or similar role.
• Demonstrated competence in leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of product development processes, including hardware, software and systems.
• Proficiency in earned value, schedule, cost, and risk management techniques.
• Experience as Control Account Manager on a program valued at over $5M.
• Experience with cost estimating / proposal development.
• Ability to obtain & maintain a security clearance at the SECRET level.

• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at both programmatic and technical levels with subordinates, peers, senior management levels and customers.
• Strong understanding of one or more of the following:
• Military product development and customer experience including Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, US Navy, US Army and/or Marines
• Knowledge of Digital Transformation principles and ability to drive implementation of improvements.
• Knowledge of MK41 Vertical Launching Systems, Expeditionary Launching System, and Advanced Launcher Products.

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

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