THAAD Program Management Sr Mgr (Level 6)

Lockheed Martin • Sunnyvale, CA

127d • $151,200 - $266,570

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a THAAD Interceptor Obsolescence Development Senior Program Manager, reporting directly to the THAAD Development Program Director. This position will be based in Sunnyvale, CA. The Upper Tier Integrated and Air Missile Defense (UTIAMD) THAAD Development Program Area is responsible for the execution of THAAD Weapon System and Component design, development, integration and test. Development efforts include, but are not limited to, development of future Weapon System capabilities, incremental product changes, hardware redesigns and changes due to obsolescence, increased performance capability, cost reduction initiatives, technology insertion, and changes in response to an expanded target space. This portfolio leader will be responsible for managing the execution of multiple THAAD Interceptor Obsolescence Development programs, in excess of $250M. This position requires frequent and effective communications with business capture teams, global supply chain teams, external suppliers, finance, planning, contracts, quality, engineering, and other Interceptor stakeholders as necessary to meet Interceptor Obsolescence Development objectives. This position also requires careful coordination with the UTIAMD THAAD Interceptor Transition to Production and Production Directors to ensure overall UTIAMD Interceptor objectives are achieved across the program life cycle. This position requires development of professional relationships across multiple Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customers, Lockheed Martin executive leadership, and multiple LM business areas. Communication with Lockheed Martin and MDA leadership is required on a regular basis to provide cost, schedule, technical and risk status with concise and current briefing material. This position will also review and approve project plans, estimates, proposals, business plans, supplier task statements and specifications. The THAAD Interceptor Development team is based on Sunnyvale, CA. Travel to the customer in Huntsville, AL, the THAAD program office in Arlington, TX and various supplier sites will be required at about 25%.

Requirements

• Significant development experience with flight hardware and/or associated technologies.
• Demonstrated program management experience leading large teams.
• Experience working with supply chain management to ensure product meets quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Demonstrated Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
• Risk and Opportunity Management experience.
• Must be able to travel minimum 25% to THAAD office in Sunnyvale, CA.
• DOD Secret Clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the Missile Defense Agency, US Army or Department of Defense or equivalent complex, multi-tiered customer organization.
• Experience hiring, managing, and developing direct reports.
• Experience in all aspects of Development lifecycle (requirements development, design, flight test, qualification, verification, and product delivery).
• Demonstrated ability to formulate & execute corrective actions and recovery plans.
• Experience with proposal development and prime/supplier negotiations.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of multiple THAAD Interceptor Obsolescence Development programs, in excess of $250M.
• Communicate effectively with business capture teams, global supply chain teams, external suppliers, finance, planning, contracts, quality, engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with UTIAMD THAAD Interceptor Transition to Production and Production Directors.
• Develop professional relationships with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customers and Lockheed Martin executive leadership.
• Provide regular updates to Lockheed Martin and MDA leadership on cost, schedule, technical and risk status.
• Review and approve project plans, estimates, proposals, business plans, supplier task statements and specifications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• EAP, Education Assistance.
• Parental Leave.
• Paid time off, and Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing