Program Management Stf

Role Summary

Standard Job Description

The Program Manager will lead the end‑to‑end development of digital electronics for the IGNITE edge processing portfolio. A program manager on our team will typically lead one or more CCA or entire box development efforts through technology readiness levels (TRL) 0 to 6+ and Mission Classes A, B, C or D. This role is responsible for defining program strategy, coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing schedules, budgets, and risk, and ensuring that deliverables meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives in support of advanced mission‑critical systems.

Program Leadership – Define, execute, and own the program roadmap for digital electronics hardware, from concept through production.

Cross‑Functional Coordination – Partner with systems engineering, firmware, software, mechanical, test, procurement, and subcontracts teams to align requirements and meet program milestones.

Schedule & Budget Management – Develop and maintain detailed master schedules, resource plans, and budgets; track progress and implement corrective actions as needed.

Risk & Issue Management – Identify technical and programmatic risks, implement mitigation strategies, and communicate status to senior leadership.

Technical Oversight – Provide guidance on architecture, component selection, PCB design, signal integrity, and thermal management; ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

Stakeholder Communication – Prepare and deliver regular status briefings, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.

Supplier & Contract Management – Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance monitoring for parts, sub‑assemblies, and manufacturing.

Configuration & Change Control – Enforce PLM processes, manage baselines, and control documentation throughout the product life cycle.

Team Development – Mentor junior engineers and program staff; foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

Standard Job Description

Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Requirements

• Bachelors or higher degree in an Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in digital electronics or related industry
• Project Management Experience
• Demonstrated Control Account Manager (CAM) experience, including managing program budgets, schedules, and resource
• Demonstrated experience in working with multiple functions and disciplines such as engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Desired Skills

• DOD Top Secret Clearance with SCI
• Master's Degree in related field
• Proposal support and/or management experience
• Experience managing subcontracts
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs
• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to lead in a remote/hybrid environment, including experience managing virtual teams, facilitating remote meetings, and using remote collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurements, including identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring on-time delivery of goods and services.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and the ability to use EVM metrics to track program performance, identify trends, and make corrective actions when necessary.
• Demonstrated experience with Risk and Opportunity Management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks, and capitalizing on program opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience with developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and budgets, and the ability to use IMS and budget data to track program performance, identify trends, and make corrective actions when necessary.

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $150800.00 - $280000.00

Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): :$135700.00 - $251900.00

Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): :$120600.00 - $224000.00

Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): :$108600.00 - $201600.00

• Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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• The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
• Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

For (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.

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Standard Job Description

Interprets Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and DOD FAR Supplement (DFARS) as they apply to contracts, processes, practices and procedures. Interacts with federal regulatory agencies and internal personnel while investigating and resolving US and foreign government procurement regulatory compliance issues. Assists other organizations and provides regulatory guidance to assure continued approved status of major business processes and systems required to do business with the United States Government. May be required to negotiate rate agreements and impact of changes to disclosed practices. Applies cost accounting principles to analyze costs. Prepares reports summary of findings and recommendations to management.