Air Dominance Program Manager-Orlando, FL

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Air Dominance Program Manager for the Air Dominance Program Management Team. Our team is responsible for delivering world‑class air‑dominance capabilities through integrated hardware development and test execution. What You Will Be Doing As the Air Dominance Program Manager you will be responsible for driving cost, technical, and schedule performance of subsystem and system‑level qualification projects on the EMD contract. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Manage cost, technical, and schedule performance of hardware qualification projects. Lead the Integration and Test IPT, ensuring program objectives are met on time and within budget. Identify barriers and risks, and develop mitigation or opportunity plans. Coordinate activities across the Air Dominance portfolio, managing inter‑contract dependencies. Provide day‑to-day guidance and decision‑making to sustain hardware development momentum. Why Join Us We are looking for a collaborative, results‑driven leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment. This role offers visibility across multiple contracts, direct influence on cutting-edge air‑dominance solutions, and the chance to shape program success from concept through fielding. 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.

Requirements

Engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, integration and test or similar) with 8+ years experience in an applicable engineering discipline
Leadership of cross-functional team with scope > $10M, with responsibility for quality/technical, schedule and cost performance
Experience leading subordinate leaders and developing talent (i.e. IPT leads)
Experience in risk identification and management
Strong problem solving skills; Quick learner
Proven ability to work multiple, high-priority tasks in parallel with minimal direction
Exceptional interpersonal communication and formal presentation skills, including the ability to interface at all levels and across multiple functions and customer sets.
Experience establishing strong customer relationships
Experience working with suppliers and subcontract management
Familiarity working in classified environments
Active Secret security clearance with an investigation within 5 years with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance as well as a Special Access Program clearance.
Must have the ability to travel up to 30%
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Prior program management experience
Experience with missile systems & sub-systems design, qualification and integration
Experience with Development Programs
Experience with Earned Value Management
Knowledge of program and financial measurements (orders, sales, EBIT and cash)
Knowledge of DoD contract types (CPFF, FFP, CPIF, etc.)
Demonstrated track record of delivering results in fluid or ambiguous situations

Responsibilities

Manage cost, technical, and schedule performance of hardware qualification projects.
Lead the Integration and Test IPT, ensuring program objectives are met on time and within budget.
Identify barriers and risks, and develop mitigation or opportunity plans.
Coordinate activities across the Air Dominance portfolio, managing inter‑contract dependencies.
Provide day‑to-day guidance and decision‑making to sustain hardware development momentum.