Director Program Management Jobs in South Fulton, GA

Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works®, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft and technology solutions in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft and aerospace technology, continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers' missions to ensure continued relevancy for the life cycle of our products.
The Command & Control (C2) Systems Product Line Program Manager (PLPM) will be responsible for coordinating product line management efforts across the entire C2 Systems program and investment portfolio. The candidate's responsibilities will span multiple Lockheed Martin teams across multiple business areas at separate geographical locations. Specific responsibilities include:
- Leading C2 systems portfolio program and product alignment processes.
- Working with other development and production PMs to collaborate on program development and production activities.
- Managing program startup and baseline activities for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) with all functional organizations, enabling execution success that is focused on cost, schedule, and performance management.
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant industry experience.
- Experience managing complex, large-scale projects with multiple interdependencies.
- Strong understanding of program financial measurements including EVMS and knowledge of program management processes.
- Experience in Cost/Schedule Management and Performance Excellence.
- Demonstrated Business acumen.
- Demonstrated experience shaping, developing, estimating, delivering and negotiating proposals.
- Active Secret Clearance
Desired Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including product line management.
- Cost/Control Account Management, Risk Manager, EVMS and Schedule Risk Assessment experience.
- Demonstrated excellent team building and interpersonal skills, capable of relationship building with customers, users and employees at all levels and across multiple geographic locations.
- Return-To-Green experience on one or more programs
- Large scale development program experience
- Working knowledge of Defense acquisition process.
- Experience in growing programs through introduction of new product and services
- Engineering/Technical Background
- Proposal leadership experience
- Subcontract Management Experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Finance, Project Engineering, previous Program Management background preferred
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
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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.