Program Manager

Description: 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 multi‑disciplinary team of engineers, supply chain, and multi‑disciplined 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 across airframe, propulsion, systems, avionics, certification, and 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 – identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks and opportunities throughout the program.
• 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.

Requires a US Citizen and a Secret level security clearance. This position requires a government security clearance.

Part‑time Remote Telework: the employee selected for this position will work part of the schedule remotely and part at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Type:
Full‑Time

Shift: First

Schedule:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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