Program Manager Master Jobs in Ridgefield, CT (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we're driven by a shared mission to make a profound impact on the world through our innovative aerospace products. Every day, our talented team of professionals comes together to tackle some of the most complex engineering challenges, leveraging our collective expertise to design, build, and deliver cutting-edge solutions that transform the way people live and work.
We are on a bold mission to redefine the future of flight. By uniting cutting edge aerospace engineering with next generation digital infrastructure, we are not just building an aircraft-we are building the foundation for next-generation aircraft.
THE WORK
As the Program Manager for a clean-sheet design, you will own the end-to-end execution of the program, driving schedule, cost, performance, and risk targets while coordinating a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, supply chain and multi-disciplined professionals to interface with regulators and commercial partners.
Your responsibilities will include:
Program Leadership - Define, maintain, and communicate the program baseline (schedule, budget, performance metrics); Lead integrated product-development teams (airframe, propulsion, systems, avionics, certification, operations); Chair program review boards and provide concise status briefings to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Schedule & Cost Management - Develop the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS); monitor critical path, forecast variances, and initiate corrective actions; Own the program budget (cost to complete, earned value), track cash flow, and report financial health to Finance and Executives; Conduct trade studies and value engineering reviews to protect margin while meeting performance goals.
Risk & Opportunity Management
Stakeholder & Partner Management - Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial customers, airline partners, and government agencies (FAA, DoD, EASA); Partner with supply chain to negotiate contracts, milestones, and deliverables with Tier 1 suppliers and subcontractors; Coordinate with Business Development, Marketing, and Legal to align commercial strategy with technical delivery.
WHO WE ARE
Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness, passion and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.
WHO YOU ARE
You are the catalyst who transforms raw data into decisive advantage, empowering the cross functional design team to ideate, innovate and deliver at the pace required by the market. With a proven track record in aerospace program management-especially in commercial and novel technology platforms-you blend deep technical expertise with a data-driven mindset, using analytics and automated workflows to cut risk, trim cost, and accelerate schedules. You thrive on turning complex, cross-functional challenges into clear, strategic outcomes, and you relish the opportunity to lead this exciting project at the core of an iconic aerospace organization.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive program management experience on large, complex aerospace or commercial-aircraft programs (e.g., commercial jets, turboprops, UAVs, or hybrid-electric concepts). Experience must include full responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Proficiency with Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Master Scheduling, and risk-management tools.
Desired skills
• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA).
• Direct experience with hybrid electric or electric propulsion systems.
• Prior work on dual use (commercial & defense) aircraft programs.
• Experience with government contracts (DAF M, FAR, ITAR compliance).
• Familiarity with sustainability metrics (CO₂ reduction, fuel burn analysis).
• Experience developing external partnerships.
EEO
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.
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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.
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $181,400 - $314,525. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.