Sentinel Senior Program Manager

Description: The Advanced Strategic Programs (ASP) Sentinel Senior Program Manager has responsibility for all aspects of the Lockheed Marin scope on the Sentinel Program including Development, Production, and Testing for cost, schedule, performance, execution, and customer engagements. The current major program is a subcontract to a peer industry partner producing nuclear certified support equipment and flight test vehicles. The Senior Manager duties include planning and execution of program budget and schedule, as well as support of technical, supply chain, production, and test performance. The successful candidate will ensure customer intimacy, communication, and overall stakeholder satisfaction. The Senior Manager will support the development of strategic plans, roadmaps (technical, personnel, & management), and proposal efforts to cultivate new business opportunities. The successful candidate must be able to attract, develop, and maintain a diverse workforce while fostering an inclusive environment. Basic Qualifications: u2022 BS in Business, Engineering, or related technical field u2022 Minimum of 10 years of program/project management leadership experience u2022 Prior experience with program leadership on a major defense acquisition program u2022 Demonstrated experience in building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders u2022 Experience developing strategic program plans and establishing thought leadership to secure future business u2022 Prior experience managing multi-disciplinary activity across multiple geographic locations u2022 Outstanding program leadership skills and established successful track record of program and project execution, including management of supply chain and subcontractors u2022 Ability to balance programmatic and organizational priorities u2022 Ability to travel on an as-needed basis. u2022 Final DoD Secret Clearance required prior to start, US citizenship is required Desired Skills: u2022 Success executing development or production programs u2022 Strong business acumen and program monitoring and execution u2022 Understanding of Risk & Opportunity Management, Contracts Management and Financial Management u2022 Reentry system, reentry vehicle, support equipment, and Aerospace Vehicle Equipment hardware experience u2022 Prior experience with Air Force ICBM Systems u2022 DoD and AF budget and requirements development and acquisition process u2022 Strong leadership skills and management experience with ability to interact effectively with diverse program teams u2022 Actively engages in ethics and diversity communications and execution u2022 Embraces and plans for an organization that learns from mistakes and lessons learned u2022 Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret 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: 9x80 every other Friday off 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, youu2019re 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: SPACE Relocation Available: No Career Area: Program Management Type: Full-Time Shift: First

Created: 2026-04-24