Program Management Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin•Goleta, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Program Manager for Lockheed Martin, Missile and Fire Control Business Area Infrared, Fixed Wing Systems reporting directly to Portfolio Manager. Our team is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day execution of LM‑SBF programs, including oversight of cost, schedule, and technical execution of all program requirements. As the Program Management Associate Manager you will be responsible for driving program success through disciplined execution and cross‑functional coordination.

Requirements

Completed bachelors degree
Program Management experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
Project management experience with the ability to effectively lead teams to accomplish critical objectives.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of personnel and internal and external customers.
Understanding of program execution and how program performance effects business operations.
Experience or familiarity to cost account management (CAM)
Innovative problem solver who can resolve complex issues.
Ability to accomplish business / program goals without day-to-day direction and tasking.
Knowledge on program and program management methodology techniques and working knowledge of program cost/scheduling tools (MS project or OpenPlan ,SAP, Apriso, etc.)
Ability to travel to customer, supplier, and end-user facilities as needed.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a US-DOD Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with infrared technologies or other aerospace/defense electronics systems
Experience in new business development, proposal management, design to cost and price to win, and capture management support.
Prior experience with Infrared Products and related systems
Knowledge of/experience with Earned Value Management
Experience with project management tools (Microsoft project or similar)
Experience with Quality Management Systems, Material Resource Planning
Advanced Technical degree in an Engineering discipline

Responsibilities

Lead daily program execution activities and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
Oversee cost management, budgeting, and financial reporting, including EVMS Control Account Management
Monitor schedule performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
Validate technical deliverables against requirements and quality standards.
Coordinate with Engineering, Finance, Production Operations and stakeholder teams to facilitate seamless collaboration.
Coordinate / lead various Program Reviews with site leadership, customers, and suppliers