IRST Production Operations Senior Manager / Orlando, FL
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Job Responsibilities
Description:
You will be the IRST Production Operations Senior Manager for the Infrared Search and Track team. Our team is responsible for leading operations execution of complex defense programs.
What You Will Be Doing
As the IRST Production Operations Senior Manager you will be responsible for ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex defense products.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Operations Leadership: devise and implement execution strategies, objectives, and deliverables aligned with program requirements.
- Production Operations Management: oversee scope, schedule, budget, and risk; monitor progress and drive corrective actions.
- Stakeholder Management: serve as primary liaison for internal and external functional partners and key stakeholders.
- Team Leadership: mentor direct reports, foster a collaborative high‑performance culture, and support all production teams.
- Financial & Risk Management: own budgets and forecasts, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and mitigate program risks.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a decisive, mission‑focused leader who thrives in a fast‑moving defense environment. You will shape critical program outcomes, work with cutting‑edge technology, and influence a high‑impact team that delivers on national security objectives.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of defense industry regulations and requirements, including ITAR, DFARS, and FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation).
- Proven experience managing large, complex programs with budgets exceeding $100 million.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite: Ability to create project and milestone charts, and use data and create value added presentations to report updates, status reports, etc.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (ERP, Visio, Project etc.).
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral, written, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Experience with customer and stakeholder communication
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
Desired Skills:
- Master’s degree preferred – MBA, Engineering, or related field
- PMP or equivalent certification
- Earned Value Management System experience
- Experience leading cross functional teams and working across different business organizations and customer communities
- Proven experience managing large, complex programs with budgets exceeding $100 million.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral, written, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Experience working under Un-definitized Contract Actions and construction and commissioning of manufacturing facilities.
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 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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
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.
Quote
“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.