Program Manager, Develoment- Orlando, FL

Description

You will be the Program Manager, Development for the IRST team.

As the Program Manager, Development you will be responsible for leading day‑to‑day activities of IRST domestic development programs, overseeing cost, schedule, and contract requirements, and driving program execution.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage day‑to‑day activities of IRST domestic development programs, including cost, schedule, and contract oversight.
• Oversee production transition and lead program meetings.
• Lead proposal activities and support new business capture efforts.
• Serve as primary customer interface and communicate with program teams.
• Lead cross‑functional teams across multiple sites and support classified meetings on‑site.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in fast‑paced, technically complex environments. This role offers the chance to shape cutting‑edge IRST capabilities, work with diverse experts, and make a tangible impact on national security.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

This position is in Orlando.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start and is eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance and SAP clearances.

• Active Secret clearance with an investigation within 5 years.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and SAP clearances.
• Willingness to work onsite full‑time.
• Program / Project Management experience.
• Experience in project management with ability to effectively lead a team to accomplish critical strategic objectives.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of personnel and internal and external customers.
• Innovative problem solver that can resolve issues.
• Knowledge of project and program management methodology and techniques.
• Understanding of program execution and how program performance effects business operations.
• Ability to accomplish business / program goals without day‑to‑day direction / tasking.

• Experience with Classified programs.
• Experience with development and manufacturing of IR sensors and associated technologies for military, scientific and/or commercial sensing applications.
• Program management experience managing complex technology development programs, transition to production, and production programs.
• Experience in managing programs with subcontracts key to program performance.
• Ability to communicate across multiple disciplines to provide leadership and vision for the program.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with peers, customers, and critical stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Growth Mindset.

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week to condensed schedules, such as 4x10 hour days with 3 days off per week.

Relocation:
Possible. Experience Level: Experienced Professional. Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL. Career Area:
Program Management. Type:
Full‑Time. Shift: First.

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