Program Manager

Description:

At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we are driven by a shared mission to make a profound impact on the world through our innovative aerospace products. Every day, our talented team of professionals comes together to tackle complex engineering challenges, leveraging collective expertise to design, build and deliver cutting‑edge solutions that transform the way people live and work.

We are on a bold mission to redefine the future of flight. By combining cutting‑edge aerospace engineering with next‑generation digital infrastructure, we are not just building an aircraft—we are building the foundation for next‑generation aircraft.

As the Program Manager for a clean‑sheet design, you will own the end‑to‑end execution of the program, driving schedule, cost, performance and risk targets while coordinating a multidisciplinary team of engineers, supply chain and multi‑disciplinary professionals to interface with regulators and commercial partners.

• Program Leadership – define, maintain and communicate the program baseline (schedule, budget, performance metrics); lead integrated product‑development teams (airframe, propulsion, systems, avionics, certification, operations); chair program review boards and provide concise status briefings to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Schedule & Cost Management – develop the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS); monitor critical path, forecast variances and initiate corrective actions; own the program budget (cost‑to‑complete, earned value), track cash flow, and report financial health to Finance and Executives; conduct trade studies and value‑engineering reviews to protect margin while meeting performance goals.
• Risk & Opportunity Management – proactively identify, assess and mitigate program risks and capture opportunities.
• Stakeholder & Partner Management – serve as the primary point of contact for commercial customers, airline partners and government agencies (FAA, DoD, EASA); partner with supply chain to negotiate contracts, milestones and deliverables with Tier 1 suppliers and subcontractors; coordinate with Business Development, Marketing and Legal to align commercial strategy with technical delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive program management experience on large, complex aerospace or commercial‑aircraft programs (e.g., commercial jets, turboprops, UAVs or hybrid‑electric concepts) with full responsibility for cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Proficiency with Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Master Scheduling and risk‑management tools.

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or Business Administration (MBA).
• Direct experience with hybrid electric or electric propulsion systems.
• Prior work on dual‑use (commercial & defense) aircraft programs.
• Experience with government contracts (DAF M, FAR, ITAR compliance).
• Familiarity with sustainability metrics (CO₂ reduction, fuel burn analysis).
• Experience developing external partnerships.

This position requires a government security clearance; the candidate must be a U.S. citizen. Clearance level:
Secret.

• Part‑time remote telework: the employee will work part of the week remotely and part of the week at a Lockheed Martin facility; schedule to be discussed during the hiring process.
• Schedules: supports alternate work schedules including a standard 40‑hour week and condensed schedules, in addition to paid time‑off benefits.
• Position
  
  Schedule:
  
  4×10‑hour day, 3 days off per week.
• Shift: First.
• Type:
  Full‑Time.
• Experience Level: Experienced Professional.
• Business Unit: RMS.
• Career Area:
  Program Management.
• Relocation Available:
  Possible.

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