Job ID: 735436BR Date posted: Jul. 27, 2026
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we're 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 some of the most complex engineering challenges, leveraging our 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 uniting 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.

THE WORK

As the Program Manager for Sikorsky Advanced Programs, you will manage Program Transition efforts from demonstrations to production; driving schedule, cost, performance, and risk targets while coordinating a multi‑disciplinary team of engineers, Operations/Supply chain and multi-disciplined professionals to interface with regulators and external partners.
Your responsibilities will include:
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
Stakeholder & Partner Management - Serve as a PM point of contact for customers, partners, government agencies. 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 Transformation strategy and technical delivery.

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness, passion and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.


WHO YOU ARE

You are the catalyst who transforms raw data into decisive advantage, empowering the cross functional design team to ideate, innovate and deliver at the pace required by the market. With a proven track record in aerospace program management, especially in commercial and novel technology platforms, you blend deep technical expertise with a data‑driven mindset, using analytics and automated workflows to cut risk, trim cost, and accelerate schedules. You thrive on turning complex, cross‑functional challenges into clear, strategic outcomes, and you relish the opportunity to lead this exciting project at the core of an iconic aerospace organization.

WHY JOIN US

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, or related field
• Progressive program management experience on large, complex programs. Experience must include full responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Proficiency with Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Master Scheduling, and risk‑management tools.
Desired Skills:
• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA).
• Prior work on dual use (commercial & defense) aircraft programs.
• Experience with government contracts (DAF M, FAR, ITAR compliance).
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.
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First