Payroll Reporting Manager
Arlington, Virginia & Additional Locations
Arlington, Virginia; Bethesda, Maryland; Bothell, Washington; Fort Worth, Texas; Lakeland, Florida; Littleton, Colorado; Owego, New York
Job Responsibilities
Description:Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies. Our OneLM Transformation (1LMX) is the company’s largest internal modernization effort, re‑engineering business processes for commonality, interoperability, and a superior stakeholder experience. Our Human Capital Management (HCM) Project team is driving a transformational upgrade to SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central & Employee Central Payroll—modernizing the entire Hire‑to‑Retire experience for our workforce.
You’ll be at the forefront of this change. If you thrive on leading high‑impact test initiatives and enjoy collaborating across diverse, talented teams, this role offers the visibility, challenge, and purpose you’re looking for.
What You Will Be Doing:
As the Payroll Reporting Manager, you will develop and execute a comprehensive project roadmap that assesses, designs, and implements Payroll/Finance reporting—including ABAP-based SAP reports, inbound/outbound integrations, and third-party reporting platforms. You will partner daily with the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and cross-functional scrum team to deliver high-quality reporting deliverables on time, within budget, and with full business continuity.
In this role, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of critical Payroll & Finance reporting solutions—ensuring the seamless flow of people‑cost data across SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, SAP ERP, and a suite of reporting tools. Your work will safeguard business continuity, support regulatory compliance, and enable data‑driven decision‑making for a global workforce."
Your key responsibilities will include the following:
• Roadmap & Delivery – You will own the end‑to‑end reporting roadmap; plan, prioritize, and manage sprint deliverables to ensure timely, on‑budget rollout of payroll and finance reports.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – You will work closely with functional and IT payroll teams, HR, Finance, and external consultants to capture, document, and validate reporting requirements throughout deployment and hyper‑care phases.
• Leadership and Team Development: You will lead the team through significant Enterprise level transformations, such as 1LMX, and foster a culture of continuous learning, growth, and development. Team responsibilities include the following:
-- Report & Batch‑Job Development – Providing functional requirements, and partnering with IT in the design, build, and test of SAP ABAP reports, SAP batch jobs, and reports in complementary tools (e.g., SAP BW, Power BI, Tableau).
-- Training & Support – Providing hands‑on training and ongoing support to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they can effectively use reporting procedures and systems.
-- Issue Resolution & Optimization – Identifying troubleshooting, and resolving payroll‑reporting discrepancies; driving AI‑enabled automation for recurring data‑validation tasks.
-- Compliance Assurance – Delivering reporting solutions that meet internal governance standards, external regulatory requirements, and accurate financial representation of people‑costs.
-- Data Quality Management – Reviewing and verifing payroll/finance data for completeness and accuracy; implement continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance data integrity.
As a key player on our People Services Organization, you'll have the unique opportunity to contribute your expertise, drive innovation, and enhance the employee experience for Lockheed Martin's global workforce. Don't miss this chance to be part of a dynamic, supportive team and make a lasting impact on our organization. Embrace this opportunity to grow your skills, advance your career, and help shape the future of Global Payroll at Lockheed Martin. Apply now and let your potential soar!
This role requires US Citizenship due to system access.
Basic Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience in payroll/finance reporting, with a focus on SAP environments (ABAP, SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, SAP ERP).
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and employees.
• Strong SAP ABAP development for reports and batch jobs; experience with SAP integration technologies (IDoc, OData, CPI); proficiency in at least one modern reporting/visualization tool (Power BI, Tableau, SAP BO).
• Proven track record delivering reporting projects in an Agile/Scrum framework; ability to manage roadmaps, sprint planning, and stakeholder communications.
• Excellent data‑analysis skills; ability to translate complex business requirements into precise technical specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication; experience presenting technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• US Citizenship is required due to system access
Desired Skills:
• Experience with AI/ML-enabled data-validation or robotic process automation (RPA) in a payroll context.
• Exposure to global payroll tax regulations and compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, local tax authorities).
• Prior work within a large‑scale transformation program
• Knowledge of finance‑reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS) as they relate to people‑cost accounting.
• Experience mentoring junior analysts or developers in a distributed/team‑lead capacity.
• US Citizenship is required due to system access
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
