Standard Job Description

Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

As the Senior Manager for international sustainment programs, you will lead a cross functional team to provide world class sustainment services and products to the growing MH-60R fleet. Key responsibilities include:

Provide management and oversight off all sustainment contracts for the MH-60R international sustainment portfolio

Provide leadership to a team of program managers responsible for international customer unique contracts including development of program managements skills and acumen.

Partner with Strategy & Business Development to shape and execute the sustainment growth roadmap for Maritime Systems customers, and perform as program manager for capture aligned with the RMS Win Plan.

Partner with program managers in Maritime Systems to execute the Performance Based Logistics and transactional spares contracts for international users

Partner with industrial cooperation in RMS to achieve international contract objectives as part of Maritime Systems requirements and execute offset obligations

Engage with multiple customers including international users, NAVAIR, NAVSUP, DLA and Training competencies

Provide oversight for all sustainment capture opportunities, representing the “voice of the customer” across the organization. Collaborating with Global Sustainment, Business Development and Engineering Teams to align sustainment offerings with customer needs.

Effectively manage budgets and contracts including B&P, Earned Value contracts and other types of cost reporting methods

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

10+ years of experience in program management with a focus on sustainment programs within the aerospace and defense industry

Proven track record of leading large-scale execution efforts in a cross functional environment to accomplish organizational objectives

Experience with Lockheed Martin program management processes and RMS Win Plan

Experience working with external customers including US DoD and/or international customers

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to influence across functional and organizational levels\

Domestic and international travel will be required as needed to support customer engagements

Desired Skills

In-depth knowledge of aircraft sustainment, logistics, and aftermarket services for rotary wing aircraft

Familiarity with U.S. and international government acquisition and contracting processes

Full criteria Earned Value Management experience as a Program Manager

Strong customer engagement and negotiation skills

Experience leading teams and managing budgets in a matrixed environment

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $228100.00 - $423700.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $205300.00 - $381300.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $182500.00 - $338900.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $164200.00 - $305000.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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