Quality Program Manager Security Clearance

Position: Quality Program Manager with Security Clearance
Job Number 734089

Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING This position is for a Quality Program Manager to manage the Quality Program implementation and successful execution for Land and Maritime Solutions (LMS) Market Segment's Maritime and Land Training Solutions (MLTS) Market Area. THE WORK The selected individual will be responsible for all aspects across the entire program's life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and life time support.

It will require an in-depth understanding of the Quality Program Manager tasks as they pertain to hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, inspections and customer support. Must have overall knowledge of quality standards (e.g. ISO, AS9100, CMMI, etc.). The QPM's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Partner with sub Market Segment Director as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases. Develop interactive relationship to manage Business Performance expectations.
• Perform a detailed Contract review and flow down contract QA requirements to QA team.
• Monitor and communicate MLTS Quality staffing and specialized skillsets needed (e.g. Hardware Quality Engineering, Software Quality Engineering, etc.) Coordinate resource allocation.
• Function as, or coordinate with, Cost Account Manager (CAM) to establish Quality budgets and cost commitments. Ensure cost commitments are met and financial responsibilities are performed.
• Serve as a member in sub Market Segment Risk and Opportunity Review Boards. Nominate risks and opportunities and enter into the program's ROADs tool.
• Ensure implementation of a Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), are documented and current, effectively implemented.
• Schedule and ensure assessments of program (e.g. Quality Audits, QHSC, etc.)
• Review of the Director's Programs Performance Measurements Manager (PMM) and individual program 5 Block Reports prior to and after publication to provide recommendations. Obtain consensus with Quality Program Team (QPT) and understand differences with QHSC.
• Actively participate in the Market Segments Business Rhythm (including weekly Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, CCBs, monthly director PMRs and Director staff meetings), prepare and align the programs monthly Quality Health Score Card (QHSC).
• Have the ability to articulate the customer's requirements, concerns, and expectations to the program team. Maintain the DCMA/Customer QA relationship (i.e. Quality IPT, DCMA Leadership, DCMA council, etc.).
• Establish and maintain effective Quality Program Team (QPT) Business rhythm, discuss staffing, successes, and challenges.
• Plan and execute Enterprise Excellence activities (PEPs, Metrics, Financials). Ensure PMP/Program Plans are updated and maintained.
• Schedule and organize customer product acceptance events (DCMA, PEO-Stri, etc.). WHO WE ARE Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families  provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

WHO YOU ARE You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions. WHY JOIN US Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here!

Basic Qualifications:

• AS9100 QMS knowledge
• Experience Supporting Multi Programs/Functions and Proven Ability to multi-task to address concurrent Program Priorities
• Experience Practicing Advanced Root Cause Analysis Techniques (e.g. Reality Charting, Cause and Effect Charting, Diagnosing Unwanted Outcomes (DUO))
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance
• Understanding of System, Software, and Hardware Engineering processes
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to…