Associate Program Manager

Lockheed Martin•Moorestown, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future! THE WORK We are seeking an Associate Program Manager to join the Maritime Integrated Air & Missile Defense (MIAMD) organization. This role will be responsible for the leadership, execution and financial management of LM contract(s) for Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Flight Test and Ground Test activities across multiple baselines. As the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMDS) Flight Test/Ground Test Program Manager, you’ll be the primary representative for Lockheed Martin with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), collaborating closely with the MDA customer to define and successfully execute Flight Test and Ground Test events. You’ll oversee the financial performance of concurrent efforts, including Flight Test / Ground Test Pre-mission, Execution and Post-mission phases, ensuring we meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements. Your role includes a strong partnership with various MDA program management teams and internal organizations to align resources and deliver contractual commitments on cost and schedule. Additionally, this position will include regular customer and LM senior management reviews, coordination with suppliers and with all LM functional areas and forward site locations as Flight Tests and Ground Tests are conducted. 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 and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you. WHO YOU ARE You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions. WHY JOIN US We believe that owning your career and having the freedom to make critical business decisions is key to making a real impact. With the autonomy to use your skills and expertise in innovative ways, you can take on exciting challenges and help solve some of the world's most pressing problems.

Requirements

An appropriate degree from an accredited university in Business, Science, Engineering or equivalent experience/combined education.
Must have an active Secret clearance.
Experience with program / project management, including schedule and financial performance management and risk and opportunity management experience.
An operating knowledge of System Engineering including requirements management, system design and product lifecycle.
Experience leading cross functional teams.
Exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to interface at all levels and with multiple departments.
A track record of successfully establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with customers, subcontractors, and employees.
Ability to travel to support key program events.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to multi-task and ability to manage multiple simultaneous program efforts.
Prior experience working with US military customer and stakeholders with demonstrated performance in building strong relationships
Knowledge of procedures for preparation and development of proposals.

Responsibilities

leadership
execution
financial management of LM contract(s) for Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Flight Test and Ground Test activities across multiple baselines
primary representative for Lockheed Martin with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), collaborating closely with the MDA customer to define and successfully execute Flight Test and Ground Test events
oversee the financial performance of concurrent efforts, including Flight Test / Ground Test Pre-mission, Execution and Post-mission phases, ensuring we meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements
strong partnership with various MDA program management teams and internal organizations to align resources and deliver contractual commitments on cost and schedule
regular customer and LM senior management reviews, coordination with suppliers and with all LM functional areas and forward site locations as Flight Tests and Ground Tests are conducted