Next Gen Launchers Senior Program Manager

Lockheed Martin•Moorestown, NJ

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) is seeking a Next Gen Launchers Portfolio Senior Manager to lead a team of PMs across a varied portfolio of hardware and products. This role will be primarily responsible for executing contracts that are transitioning from development to production, in addition to designing and building protypes of new launcher solutions. This role includes executing all phases of contract execution for numerous complex contracts and customers, including programs such as the US Army Mid Range Capability, MDA Prototype Launchers, US Marine Corp Long Range Fires Launchers, US Army Long Range Hypersonic Weapon Composite Canisters and all other MK41 VLS derivative launching solutions. The establishment of stable production processes and flow across the functions are a key to success. Other responsibilities include support of program demonstrations and flight tests, development of product and technology roadmaps aimed at incorporating new capabilities and technologies, and execution of sustainment and new equipment training. The Next Gen Launchers Portfolio Senior Manager is a primary interface to all customers, and will be supported by other Next Gen Launchers PMs for domestic, international, production, engineering, and sustainment contracts. This role is responsible for contract cost, schedule and technical performance, as well as affordability improvements. This role will collaborate across functional teams to ensure flawless execution of the portfolio, focused on meeting (or exceeding) all program financial, schedule, contractual and technical performance commitments. The Next Gen Launchers Portfolio Senior Manager will report to the Director of Launching Systems within the Mission Systems and Weapons (MSW) Market Segment. This position will be based out of Moorestown, NJ where the majority of the programs and hardware are produced and sustained. There will be a limited amount of domestic travel required. 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. You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions. 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

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Finance, or related field from an accredited college.
Previous program management experience with proven ability to deliver results
Strong experience in earned value management (EVM) and program performance management and compliance (PPM&C)
Strong personnel management skills and the ability to engage in ongoing, fast paced execution with onsite and virtual team members across multiple locations
US Citizen for consideration

Nice To Haves

Experience managing production programs and/or past Production Operations functional experience; specific focus on start-up/transition to production of new products
Strong business acumen with an understanding of how programs support LM’s business strategy
US Army customer experience and the ability to build strong collaborative relationships
Cost reduction and program performance improvement initiative development, leadership, and implementation experience
Working with and managing a disparate supply chain

Responsibilities

Executing contracts that are transitioning from development to production
Designing and building protypes of new launcher solutions
Executing all phases of contract execution for numerous complex contracts and customers
Establishment of stable production processes and flow across the functions
Support of program demonstrations and flight tests
Development of product and technology roadmaps aimed at incorporating new capabilities and technologies
Execution of sustainment and new equipment training
Primary interface to all customers
Responsible for contract cost, schedule and technical performance, as well as affordability improvements
Collaborate across functional teams to ensure flawless execution of the portfolio
Meeting (or exceeding) all program financial, schedule, contractual and technical performance commitments