Bus Program Manager

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is for a Bus IPT Program Manager who is responsible for technical, cost and schedule of a cross functional aligned team responsible for delivering the bus portion of the Phase 2 The MUOS SLE IPT is a cross functional, government aligned team responsible for delivering the Phase 2 extension of the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite constellation. The Bus IPT Lead is critical to the success of the MUOS Service Life Extension (SLE) because they provide authoritative technical and programmatic direction for all bus related engineering activities, which are the heart of the space vehicle's capability. By overseeing Bus architecture, development, management, common product integration, and vehicle integration, the IPT Lead ensures that performance requirements for the Bus development are met on schedule and within cost constraints. The IPT lead will need to ensure rapid resolution of cross‑team internally and externally to ensure seamless coordination with all partners. This focused leadership safeguards the bus integrity, reduces risk of costly redesigns, and directly supports the MUOS SLE’s mandate to deliver reliable, high‑capacity communications for warfighters worldwide. The IPT Member will act as a Program focal point for his/her discipline, drive technical and program decisions, and keep the team aligned with the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Earned Value Management (EVM) and the contract’s Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF) requirements. 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. Other Important Information 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.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years in satellite communications, or product development programs.
Proven experience on an Integrated Product Team for a government‐owned, Fixed Price or FPIF contract.
Strong knowledge of Spacecraft bus components and products.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or 12+ years of applicable related experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to influence cross functional teams, resolve conflicts, and present technical information clearly to both technical and non technical audiences.
Strong knowledge with Earned Value Management, Program Baseline Reviews (IBR/EDR/FDR), and general understanding of DFARS/ FAR contract clause/provisions.
Proficiency with MBSE tools (i.e. Cameo, DOORS), system architecture modeling, and configuration management processes.