Depot Activations Project Manager- Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the establishment of F-35 Depot Repair capabilities and expanding the sustainment network of repair and modification sources. To achieve this objective, the candidate will: - Manage depot capability activation projects from proposal through completion - Coordinate and integrate with customer and supplier stakeholders - Work with cross functional teams to analyze supplier/depot data to develop and execute plans - Report and manage progress, challenges, and milestone completions for multiple parallel projects - Identify and mitigate project risks - Baseline, execute, and hold accountability for project schedules to achieve on-time delivery of capabilities Who You Are: Strategic Planner – translates long‑range capability goals into concrete construction and activation milestones. Results‑Driven – decisive, with a bias for action in high‑pressure, schedule‑critical environments. Collaborative – builds trust across logistics, functional teams, and customer stakeholders. Adaptable – thrives amid changing requirements, regulatory updates, and evolving technical solutions. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience/combined education
Background in Military, Defense, or aviation maintenance
Experience with technical data
Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed, cross‑functional teams (engineering, logistics, quality).
Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting to internal and external leadership
Must be a U.S. Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Up to 30 % domestic/international travel required for project milestone execution

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of project management in aerospace/defense
Demonstrated success delivering multi‑year, multi‑budget contracts (e.g., IDIQ, Cost‑Plus‑Award‑Fee) that include both infrastructure and technical elements
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent (IPMA Level A/B, DoD PM). Earned Value Management (EVM) certification preferred. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher highly desirable.
Leadership Experience
Active Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Manage depot capability activation projects from proposal through completion
Coordinate and integrate with customer and supplier stakeholders
Work with cross functional teams to analyze supplier/depot data to develop and execute plans
Report and manage progress, challenges, and milestone completions for multiple parallel projects
Identify and mitigate project risks
Baseline, execute, and hold accountability for project schedules to achieve on-time delivery of capabilities