Project Engineering - Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Project Engineering Associate Manager role is focused on developing the program office for Mk7. It relies on extensive knowledge of program management principles throughout a program lifecycle and an ability to recruit and train employees. This functional leadership role will interface with the Mk7 Program Management Organization, IPTs, and functional managers from other program disciplines. This role also includes responsibilities and authority for the management of program areas and tools.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills and whole systems thinking
Expertise in relationship building and strong communication with employees at all levels and across multiple cultures
Knowledge of program lifecycle and earned value management principles
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience within the Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) Line of Business or for a major Weapon System
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, with the ability to lead multi-functional teams, build strong relationships with team members and build consensus among peers
Demonstrated ability to work with technical leads to manage cost, schedule, and technical scope
Experience leading, developing, and implementing process improvement initiatives
Experience building and integrating effective schedules, budgets, and business rhythms
Active Secret or higher clearance

Responsibilities

Coordinate employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions
Lead the development and growth of project engineers on the program
Hire the employees for the program management organization as the team’s scope grows
Coordinate the planning, organizing, control, integration, and completion of Engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility
Be a Full Spectrum Leader who is disciplined in value driven Project Engineering and drives design evolution in a systematic and thoughtful way