Job ID: 666017BR Date posted: May. 07, 2024
Description:We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Manager to join our dynamic team in Chelmsford, MA. The successful candidate will be responsible for execution of all Exciter Program activities across the site as well as all other external-to-LM programs and Lines of Business with independent profit centers, including NAVSUP (Navy Sustainment). The candidate will lead all full rate production execution and contract efforts. The candidate will also manage program managers and product leads responsible for engineering development scope, sustainment and transition-to-production.

Program Execution:
• Manage awarded programs to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets, utilizing effective project management methodologies.
• Manage full-rate production programs, research and development initiatives, system qualification efforts, and transitions to steady-state production.
• Provide primary strategic and executable direction, communication, and leadership to cross-functional teams across organizations to ensure the site meets objectives for the business.
• Provide oversight of Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS), ensuring compliance and effective resource allocation.
• Ensures performance metrics are properly aligned across the business spectrum to maximize resource efficacy (between site operations, enterprise metrics, PMT, customer demand, MRP, LRP, and other business performance indicators).
• Implement robust Risk and Opportunity Management strategies, proactively identifying and addressing program issues to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.

Customer Management:
• Act as the primary interface to government and external customers, fostering positive relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to drive program success and identify future business opportunities.

New Business & Capture:
• Develop strategic plans and business roadmaps to capture future opportunities in alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead contract negotiations and proposal development processes for new and upcoming projects, demonstrating expertise in customer requirements and market trends.

Team Leadership:
• Lead program integrated product teams (IPT) and cross-functional teams in production and development team execution and problem resolution.
• Production and Development Product Leads/Program Managers report directly to this role.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing among team members and stakeholders.
• Address team concerns, resolve conflicts, and maintain positive relationships to support program success and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align program objectives with organizational priorities, driving strategic alignment and value delivery.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 or more years of professional experience in program or production management
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance, and must be able to obtain an Interim Secret prior to start
• Production or Program Management experience in multiple product lifecycle environments (such as Development, Transition-to-production, Rate Production)
• Strong communication and presentations experience; ability to effectively communicate across multiple organizational levels, internal and external customers
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, including Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Desired Skills:
• Excellent Leadership and interpersonal ability to resolve conflicting priorities with complex resource constraints
• Demonstrated experience with product affordability and digital transformation
• Proposal or Basis of Estimate (BOE) Experience
• Experience with LM new business capture process
• LSS Greenbelt Certified or Blackbelt Trained
• Strong analytical thinking and business acumen skills
• Highly collaborative
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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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.

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