Denver Assembly, Integration, & Test Director

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this role will be responsible for driving standardized and efficient processes, equipment, and culture, and for metrics tracking and communication across all programs that are building and testing satellites on the Denver Campus, with a focus on resource planning and rotation in support of ramp to rate, program demands and employee development. They will provide oversight/engagement in program activities leading to effective conflict resolution, and consistent communication/partnering with Program Managers and LOB Executive leadership when required. The Director will lead teams conducting AI&T activities across all programs in Denver. They will also review and approve all proposal inputs for AI&T, and will participate at the Enterprise level in decisions about facility usage and capital allocation. They will be cognizant of cost, schedule, and technical positions on each of their assigned programs at all times. The selected candidate will effectively implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, in order to build satellite production capability at rate, and to reduce defects and incidents. Support and implementation of initiatives encompassing cost reduction, safety, quality, cycle time reduction, process standardization, strategic oversight and cross program functionality will be required. Some limited travel expected/required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field.
10+ years experience in a formal leadership role.
Leadership experience at the Senior Manager level.
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead large, cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated change leadership.
5+ years of AI&T experience, building and/or testing spacecraft.
Earned Value Management (EVM), Control Account Management (CAM), and/or project proposal experience.
US Citizen.
Currently possess and be able to maintain a US SECRET clearance.
Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Successfully pass a drug and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Executive communication and interaction.
Breadth of knowledge and work experience to develop, implement and institutionalize best practices and lessons learned and champion driving standardization across the enterprise and site.
Greenbelt Certified.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large organization.
Program/project management.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Knowledge of ATLO/Operations Strategy and Transformation Initiatives.
Strong business acumen.
Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leader.

Responsibilities

Driving standardized and efficient processes, equipment, and culture across all programs building and testing satellites on the Denver Campus.
Metrics tracking and communication across all programs that are building and testing satellites on the Denver Campus.
Resource planning and rotation in support of ramp to rate, program demands and employee development.
Provide oversight/engagement in program activities leading to effective conflict resolution.
Consistent communication/partnering with Program Managers and LOB Executive leadership when required.
Lead teams conducting AI&T activities across all programs in Denver.
Review and approve all proposal inputs for AI&T.
Participate at the Enterprise level in decisions about facility usage and capital allocation.
Be cognizant of cost, schedule, and technical positions on each of their assigned programs at all times.
Effectively implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, in order to build satellite production capability at rate, and to reduce defects and incidents.
Support and implementation of initiatives encompassing cost reduction, safety, quality, cycle time reduction, process standardization, strategic oversight and cross program functionality.