Software Engineering Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin•Longmont, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Associate Manager to lead a Ground Software Agile Product team supporting multiple OPIR (Overhead Persistent Infrared) programs. This role is part of the OPIR ground segment program, which will provide the next generation ground system – an open architecture/open framework system that will provide the customer with the flexibility to meet the demands of a rapidly changing environment. The Associate Manager will lead a SAFE Agile Product team of 15-20 individual contributors focused on the design, development, and testing of a combined hardware/software solution for operational delivery. They will also assist the existing leadership team with vetting, hiring, staffing, and building strong teams. The ideal candidate is a passionate leader who embraces modern development practices, insists on their use by others, is a self-starter, adapts to new tools/processes, and introduces automation when necessary. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. This is a MID-SR CAREER (level 4) ROLE requiring typically 5+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
Experience with Agile methodology or Lean thinking
Experience with software development programs
Demonstrated leadership skills and behaviors that align with the Full Spectrum Leadership Imperatives
Technical team leadership experience
Strong project management ability; consistently delivers multi-disciplinary, high risk programs on schedule and within budget
Must have an active secret clearance
Must be a US Citizen for consideration

Nice To Haves

Experience with complex and sensitive personnel matters including staffing and employee development
Experience leading teams in dynamic environments
Experience with Program or Project Management
Previous experience in vetting, hiring, staffing and building strong teams
Experience with Cost Account Management & Earned Value
Command and Control, TT&C, Mission Management experience
C++, C, C# programming experience or exposure
Modern architecture/microservices experience

Responsibilities

Lead a SAFE Agile Product team of 15-20 individual contributors in support of product team execution whose primary focus is on the design, development, and testing of a combined hardware/software solution for operational delivery.
Assist the existing leadership team with vetting, hiring, staffing and building strong teams.
Embrace modern development practices and insist that others do as well.
Be a self-starting leader, adapting to new tools/processes and will be eager to introduce automation when necessary.
Communicate well and enjoy working with others in a collaborative environment.