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Standard Job Description What We Are Doing The Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Program Manager is responsible for cost, schedule and technical execution of all aspects of the CRH program and reports directly to the Program Director, Combat Rescue Helicopter Program. Responsibilities span both the development and production of the CRH aircraft. This position is also accountable for risk and change management, team leadership and communications, and interface with internal and external stakeholders.

Additionally, this role will also work collaboratively with the CRH cross-functional team to drive performance and adherence to customer milestones and expectations. This position is also responsible for meeting our short term and in support of long-term financial objectives. The Work The CRH Program Manager is responsible for providing Program Management planning and execution for the CRH program which includes: Report to the CRH Program Director and have P&L responsibility for the large aspects of program.

Serve as key program lead, establishing the overall program, contract, and organizational structure, ensuring the program is executable and we can deliver what we propose. Lead the aircraft Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to support the CRH program and work with other CRH PMs to develop a solution that balances cost, schedule, and technical risk across all IPTs. Communicate program status, challenges, successes, and help needed across the enterprise and up through executive leadership, both internal and external.

Participate in appropriate capture activities including the Win Strategy and color team reviews. Lead the program team that will perform the program management capture-phase responsibilities, including development of IMS, identification and mitigation of risk, oversight of cost baseline, etc. Collaborate with other functions within the AAFS business, Business Development, Engineering & Technology, Finance, Contracts, Legal, Sourcing to ensure the accomplishment of capture/proposal-related milestones.

Build effective customer relationships and communication. Act as primary customer contact for program-related matters, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical parameters. Work with customer to resolve high-level, technical, programmatic, business, issues.

Establish or alter a fundamental ground rule for planned contracts. Ensure the program plan baseline is consistent with the requirements baseline and the proposed solution baseline. Develop, review and approve project metrics, primarily EVM, to track project health and provide visibility to the Program and Executive management.

Ensure development and statusing of an Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS) and WBS dictionary. Oversee efforts to drive to an affordable aircraft. Manage efforts to identify and implement opportunities to meet cost targets.

Conduct Make/Buy decision meetings. Ensure adequate technical and contractual requirements are established and that documented selection criteria consistent with program requirements and priorities exist to successfully direct source selection decisions. Develop and execute 1LMX transformation capability adoption plans for the program Develop and execute program plans, meeting contractual commitments, managing program performance, and achieving portfolio orders, sales, EBIT and cash commitments Ensure timely and compete feedback is provided to all associates to improve their overall performance.

Ensure full compliance with LM Code of Ethics, ITC regulations, and all applicable policies. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice Basic Qualifications Experienced in capture management and program management of large-scale rotary wing platforms Experience with obsolescence management, mitigation, and contracting and strong understanding of company financials 5-10 years Program / Project Management Experience of production / sustainment programs or related areas Demonstrated program management experience with ability to deliver results (sales, orders, EBIT, cash) Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to clearly articulate complex plans and strategies to both internal and external organizational audiences, including senior level executives Team player - Builds effective customer, team, and partner relationships. Effective at organizing and motivating a diverse set of managers and individual contributors 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 complex programs on-cost, on-schedule, and providing high-quality deliverables Strong Earned Value, program planning, risk and opportunity management skills Desired Skills Desired Skills Familiarity with USAF Helicopter Program Office (HPO) customer base, and key issues/challenges to be addressed Master's degree in business or engineering Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally

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.