Development Sensor Program Manager - Level 5

Lockheed Martin•Goleta, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Development Sensor Program Manager for the Large Format Infrared Sensor Development Team. Our team is responsible for the development and transition to production of large‑format infrared sensors. As the Development Sensor Program Manager you will be responsible for leading cross‑functional matrix teams to deliver, mature, and scale production of advanced IR sensor programs. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Direct all phases of program execution from concept through flight qualification and delivery. Lead financial and schedule performance, ensuring cost commitments and on‑time milestones. Drive market growth by partnering with Business Development on proposals and capture strategies. Mentor and coach cross‑functional IPTs across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality. Oversee product maturation and scaling production of large‑format IR sensors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, physics, business or a related technical discipline.
8 or more years of related work experience (6 or more with advanced degree) some of which is in the aerospace and defense industry or high technology field
Program Management, Project Management, Project Engineering and/or Systems Engineering experience
Experience communicating technical and business information effectively to groups and executive stakeholders
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance within 24 months of hire.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Nice To Haves

Has an active Secret Clearance or higher
Technical and business familiarity with IR sensors.
Strong working relationships with functions and internal stakeholders such as supply chain, engineering, operations and finance, as well as customers, government representatives, prime customers and internal peers.
Experience with managing programs throughout the product life cycle including hardware design and development and product qualification.
Experience in creating and managing detailed execution plans.
Understanding of engineering design processes and production operations processes.
Exceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills and ability to address complex matters and solutions with senior leadership.
Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Risk and Opportunity Management and/or similar business practices.
Experience supporting capture management, proposal activity, and developing unit cost targets.
Ability to travel domestically as the need arises to support supplier and customer business engagements.

Responsibilities

Direct all phases of program execution from concept through flight qualification and delivery.
Lead financial and schedule performance, ensuring cost commitments and on-time milestones.
Drive market growth by partnering with Business Development on proposals and capture strategies.
Mentor and coach cross-functional IPTs across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality.
Oversee product maturation and scaling production of large-format IR sensors.