Senior International Program Manager Jobs in Ridgefield, CT

WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin, we are delivering advanced aerospace, defense, and technology solutions that support critical missions around the globe. Our Supply Chain team plays a vital role in ensuring our programs have the materials, equipment, and services needed to meet customer commitments across development, production, and sustainment efforts. This position supports commercial, Department of Defense, and international programs by managing complex supplier relationships and driving subcontract execution.
THE WORK
You will be responsible for managing supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance for moderate-to-high-risk subcontracts supporting a variety of programs and contract types. You will lead multifunctional subcontract management teams and serve as the primary interface between Lockheed Martin and suppliers throughout the subcontract lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
• Managing complex build-to-print, performance specification, and modified Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) subcontracts.
• Developing subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
• Preparing bid packages, conducting bidder conferences, and establishing source selection criteria.
• Evaluating supplier proposals, performing cost and price analyses, and leading subcontract negotiations.
• Selecting or recommending suppliers and preparing subcontract award packages.
• Administering awarded subcontracts, including change management activities and performance monitoring.
• Exercising procurement authority and executing supplier agreements and purchase orders within delegated authority levels.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure supplier performance aligns with program objectives for cost, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.
WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and advanced technology solutions. We are committed to solving the world's most complex challenges through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our Supply Chain organization is a strategic partner to our business, working across the enterprise to deliver mission success while building strong supplier partnerships and driving operational excellence.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a strategic procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing complex supplier relationships. You possess strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills and are comfortable leading cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. You excel at balancing competing priorities while maintaining compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.
WHY JOIN US
Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team dedicated to innovation, mission success, and making a difference. You'll have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most advanced aerospace and defense programs while collaborating with talented professionals across the enterprise. We offer challenging work, career growth opportunities, and a culture that values integrity, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, procurement activities, purchasing, supply chain management, subcontract administration, or related business operations.
• Experience leading competitive sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, proposal analysis, and negotiations.
• Experience developing and administering complex agreements, contracts, purchase orders, or procurement documents.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present recommendations and influence stakeholders.
Desired skills
• Experience managing complex, high-dollar-value procurements supporting Department of Defense (DoD), commercial, or international programs.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and government contracting requirements.
• Experience conducting cost analysis, price analysis, and negotiating favorable business terms and conditions.
• Experience supporting development, production, and sustainment programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop sourcing strategies and execute supplier risk mitigation plans.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), program scheduling, or supplier performance metrics.
• Knowledge of SAP, Procure-to-Pay systems, or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.
• Experience briefing senior leadership and making strategic recommendations on supplier-related matters.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CPCM, CSCP, or equivalent.
• Previous aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting experience.
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 $95,000 - $167,440. 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 $109,200 - $189,290. 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.