Product Line Sr. Program Manager

Lockheed Martin•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an out of the box, high impact Development Program Manager to lead the continued evolution of our Enterprise Battle Management, Command & Control (BMC2) product line. This full life cycle portfolio delivers enabling architectures and composable software capabilities to U.S. and international markets. You will drive product line optimization, align with existing Programs of Record (PORs), accelerate new business pursuits, and steward internal investments that produce fast, affordable, and differentiated solutions. You will bring commercial product line expertise, a strong team driving mindset, and experience thriving in non traditional, matrixed org structures while maintaining robust business and financial acumen.

Requirements

Understanding of Enterprise level BMC2 / JADC2 and C4ISR market segment strategic direction.
10+ years of program/product line management experience, including ≥4 years leading commercial (non defense) product lines or dual use solutions.
Demonstrated Program Management experience with U.S. or international defense contracts and commercial contracts.
Experience communicating and briefing executives, managers, employees, and customers.
Ability to leverage technical and managerial relationships to identify opportunities that align with BMC2/JADC2 strategic campaigns.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills; proven ability to lead cross functional, matrixed teams.
Ability to analyze financial data and make data driven decisions (P&L ownership, ROI, pricing).
Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Active PMP® certification (or equivalent Program Management Professional).
Technical understanding of BMC2 command and control systems and C4ISR architectures across multiple domains.
Demonstrated success leading capture teams, strategy development, and customer solutioning in both defense and commercial arenas.
Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in areas such as software defined networking, cloud native C2, AI/ML enabled decision support, or commercial aerospace/defense convergence.
Experience with Agile/SAFe frameworks and modern product development tooling (Jira, Confluence, PLM systems).
Entrepreneurial, “out of the box” mindset with a track record of identifying untapped market niches and driving innovative approaches.

Responsibilities

Establish product line vision that integrates both defense and commercial market opportunities; translate market driven insights into internal investment cases and JADC2 ESG alignment; ensure proper resourcing (talent, NBF, program funding) is in place to achieve objectives.
Manage growth and execution of a portfolio of C2 programs exceeding $30 M annually; apply Lean Agile and Earned Value Management techniques to drive predictability and value delivery.
Leverage commercial product line lifecycle experience (concept, market validation, go to market, sustainment) to broaden BMC2 appeal to non military customers and dual use markets; identify and prioritize commercial revenue streams, pricing models, and partnership opportunities (OEMs, integrators, SaaS platforms).
Act as a strong team driver, building high performing, cross functional squads that include engineers, business developers, finance, and support functions; foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and continuous improvement; mentor junior staff and champion variety of thought.
Navigate matrixed, network centric org structures and influence without direct authority across multiple business units, government labs, and external partners; utilize design thinking and systems engineering mindsets to align divergent stakeholder goals.
Perform rigorous financial analysis (P&L, ROI, TCO) to guide pricing, cost to win, and profitability decisions; develop business cases that balance short term cash flow with long term strategic positioning; identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; maintain robust risk registers and mitigation plans.
Work with Engineering & Technology on product line definitions, capability/mission packages, and demo/trial assets that align to the opportunities we are pursuing.
Develop a deep understanding of the product line, its features, benefits, and applications; inform program decisions and develop a strategy to integrate across applicable BMC2 programs; craft compelling briefings and executive summaries for senior leadership, customers, and partners.
Develop and manage integrated master schedules, budgets, and resource loading plans; adapt quickly to shifting priorities and emerging opportunities.
Lead a team, set expectations, provide guidance, and motivate team members; collaborate with cross functional teams, stakeholders, and C4ISR leaders to achieve program goals.