Program Management, Senior Manager

**Description:** Preferred work locations are Orlando, FL, Dallas, TX or Washington, DC/. However other locations will be considered You will be the Program Manager Senior Manager for the Advanced Programs /(AP/) team at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control /(LMMFC/)/. Our team is responsible for researching, developing, and delivering leading/-edge software, hardware, and security solutions to protect platform/weapon systems from sophisticated threats/. **What You Will Be Doing** As the Program Manager Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading cross/-disciplinary teams in the development and transition of advanced technologies, focusing on Spectrum Dominance/Radio/-Frequency /(RF/)/Electronic Warfare /(EW/), embedded cyber security, and advanced microelectronics programs/. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: - Directing all phases of programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance - Participating in contract negotiations and changes - Coordinating strategy, captures, proposals, business plans, and operating budgets - Acting as primary customer contact for program activities, managing program teams, and leading review sessions - Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test - Developing new business or expanding product lines with customers - Directing the work of employees from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas **Why Join Us** We're looking for a collaborative and results/-driven leader who can build strong working relationships across the organization/. As an ideal candidate, you're experienced in managing Government Contract Research And Development /(CRAD/) programs and Internal Research and Development /(IRAD/) portfolios, with a strong background in research, development, and transition of advanced technologies within the Department of Defense /(DoD/)/. You're a strategic thinker who can navigate complex organizational boundaries and jurisdictions, leading cross/-discipline technical teams to drive innovation and success/. Join our team and make a difference in solving the world's most pressing cyber, microelectronics, and supply chain security challenges/. 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/. **Further Information About This Opportunity:** Preferred work location is Orlando, FL Washington, DC or Dallas, TX however other locations will be considered Must have an active Secret clearance /#MFCnews **Basic Qualifications:** - Experienced in managing Government S&T teams, captures, and programs; ideally from early concept identification, thru development/prototyping, and then the integration into customer product lines and core businesses products/. - Lead fast/-paced, complex research, and advanced technology development projects and teams/. An experienced leader of Government S&T programs as a R&D Capture or Program Manager, or equivalent/. Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to clearly articulate complex R&D strategies to both internal and external organizational audiences/. - Current knowledge of the DoD S&T /(Science & Technologies/) environment and acquisition process/. Ability to understand and match strategic DoD needs with novel, highly technical, and emerging technologies/. - Experience with aerospace, and defense products and services such as sensors, platforms, computing solutions and combat, missile, rocket, manned and unmanned systems/. - Team player - Builds effective customer, team, and partner relationships/. Effective at organizing and motivating a group of managers and engineers to act as "one" in the pursuit of common objectives/. Demonstrated ability to negotiate to a positive outcome with multiple stakeholders/. - An independent worker with a successful track record of managing advanced programs contracts on/-cost, on/-schedule, and providing high/-quality contract deliverables that met or exceeded customer expectations/. - An active Secret clearance; Must be able to obtain a Top Secret / Special Compartmented Information /(TS/SCI/) security clearance/. **Desired Skills:** - Program and capture management of cyber, RF/EW, microelectronics, and supply chain security and/or Defense missiles and fire control product lines/. - Experienced in leading teams and developing opportunities from early concept/trend, through proposal submittal, and technical baseline management of new start programs/. - Senior Management of Internal Research and Development /(IRAD/) and Contract R&D /(CRAD/) programs with Government S&T customers such as: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency /(DARPA/), Air Force Research Laboratory /(AFRL/), Office of Naval Research /(ONR/), Office of Under Secretary of Defense Research & Engineering /(OUSD R&E/), and Classified customers/. - Successfully worked across organizations to effectively solve national security issues to include emerging cyber, microelectronics, and DoD/IC market and technology trends/. A proven record of helping to win first phase DoD R&D programs and follow/-on phases through delivering high/-quality technical work products and advanced technology demonstrations/. - Active Top Secret / Special Compartmented Information /(TS/SCI/) security clearance **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration/. **Clearance Level:** TS/SCI **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:** Part/-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility/. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process/. **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 **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York /(excluding most major metropolitan areas/), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $157,800 /- $278,185/. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location/. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer/. **Benefits offered:** 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/. /(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/. This position is incentive plan eligible/. **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:** MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Program Management **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First

Created: 2026-04-02