Program Manager, F-35 Maintenance Systems - Level 6

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The F-35 Maintenance Systems Sustainment Program Manager is a key leadership position ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of the F-35 fleet by enabling effective aircraft maintenance aligned with contract objectives and F-35 strategic priorities. This role involves managing the cost, schedule, and technical delivery of Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)/Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN) sustainment scope, including current contracts, future options, and proposals. The Program Manager will oversee all phases of the program lifecycle, from initial planning to final delivery, ensuring successful product sustainment. Effective coordination across the F-35 Maintenance Systems and the larger Sustainment Program Management Office is essential, requiring seamless integration of sustainment operations across the enterprise. This includes managing Maintenance Systems JPO stakeholders’ governance and requirements planning, facilitating the Maintenance Systems Change Proposal (MCP) cycle, and developing and implementing program plans for successful product sustainment from day one of fielding. The role also involves identifying and implementing initiatives to improve ALIS/ODIN performance in the fleet and developing and implementing strategies to align with customer and company priorities within the evolving business landscape.

Requirements

Program management experience
Demonstrated business acumen to include experience in EVMS and performance metrics
Strong risk and opportunity management skills
Experience working with matrix organizations in executing and proposing programs
Active Secret Clearance with a completed investigation within the last 5 years
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Sustainment program management experience
Experience influencing and driving results as a change agent
Strategy development and implementation experience
Experience identifying, influencing and building strong relationships with decision makers, and maintaining long-term customer intimacy
Strong communication and presentation skills, including ability to address complex matters / solutions with senior leaders
Proven track record of supporting programs with large and complex systems
Knowledge of F-35 Program including knowledge of fifth generation fighter programs
Experience working with international and military customers

Responsibilities

Manage cost, schedule and technical delivery of Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)/Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN) sustainment scope.
Oversee all phases of the program lifecycle, from initial planning to final delivery, to ensure successful product sustainment.
Ensure seamless integration of sustainment operations across the enterprise, including Maintenance Systems JPO stakeholders’ governance and requirements planning.
Facilitate and secure alignment of the Maintenance Systems Change Proposal (MCP) cycle.
Develop and implement program plans that enable successful product sustainment on day one of fielding.
Identify and implement initiatives to improve the performance of ALIS/ODIN in the fleet.
Develop and implement strategies to align with customer and company priorities within the evolving business landscape.