Operations Manager, Advanced Programs - Level 5

**Description:** You will be the Operations Manager /- Advanced Programs /- Level 5 for the Advanced Programs Operations team which is responsible for delivering worldwide operational capabilities and maintaining customer relationships/. **What You Will Be Doing** As the Operations Manager /- Advanced Programs /- Level 5 you will be responsible for leading a high‑performance Operations & Maintenance /(O&M/) organization, translating customer requirements into actionable capabilities, and driving growth through innovative solutions/. Your responsibilities will include: + Lead the O&M team of pilots, engineers, technicians, and security personnel to deliver seamless worldwide operations/. + Serve as the primary interface with customers, converting requirements into capabilities and uncovering new business opportunities/. + Manage the total customer budget and coordinate home‑based support functions-including engineering, operations, and sustainment/. + Oversee remote and overseas teams, ensuring compliance with contractual performance standards and adapting to a dynamic global environment/. + Build and maintain credible relationships with both company and customer stakeholders, exercising sound judgment under pressure/. **What's In It For You** We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options/. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here/. /(Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to work hard and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you/. **Who You Are** You are a collaborative, decisive leader with a proven track record in operations management/. You thrive in fast‑changing environments, excel at communication, and are adept at guiding diverse teams to exceed performance goals/. Your strategic mindset and diplomatic approach make you the ideal partner for customers and internal stakeholders alike/. **Further Information About This Opportunity** MUST BE A U/.S/. CITIZEN /- This position is located at a facility that requires special access/. The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance to be considered/. **Basic Qualifications:** - Leadership/Management Experience - Experience leading teams or organizations within the aviation industry - Experience in cross/-collaboration with multiple departments - Experience with such programs/items as: Aircraft Scheduling/Records Management, Job/Maintenance Control, Configuration Control, Information Systems Management, Ground Stations, Training, Safety and Security/. - Active Top Secret Clearance **Desired Skills:** - Experience working with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements - Experience with planning and schedules - Experience with customer interface - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Experience resolving conflicts and providing technical direction - Ability to resolve ethical, moral and personality conflicts with employees - Exemplary customer and employee relationship skills **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration/. **Clearance Level:** Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years **Other Important Information You Should Know** **Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match/. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings/. **Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full/-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility/. **Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees/. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed/. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits/. **Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week **Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer/. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics/.** **The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 /- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration/.** At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges/. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work/. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility/. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work/. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility/. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role/. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications/. **Experience Level:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Management **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First

Created: 2026-04-02