Mk21a Product Area Program Manager

Mk21A Product Area Program Manager | Lockheed Martin

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. As a Product Area Program Manager for the Mk21A program, you will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of your product area. The Program Manager will oversee daily tasking across a multi-functional team, including but not limited to, engineering, supply chain, contracts, finance, planning and production. This position also includes Control Account Manager (CAM) duties. The role is challenging, but also very rewarding with significant potential for exposure and career advancement in the Program Management function. Specific responsibilities include:

• Cost, Schedule, and Technical execution for selected product(s), with a focus on meeting delivery commitment dates.

• Resolving programmatic challenges within your scope, identifying risks, and establishing risk mitigation activities

• Supporting the overall programmatic business rhythm for baseline management, monthly reporting, status and communication, and overall Earned Value Management (EVM) performance of your span of control.

• Developing a baseline plan and managing overall execution of support organizations which are required to ensure program execution success

• Reporting to the Mk21A IPT Program Manager and customer counterparts at recurring reviews within the program business rhythm

• Coordinating staffing requirements for your scope with IPT leadership for consolidation into total program requirements

Desired skills:

• Experience working with multiple functions simultaneously to execute a program, including Program Management, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Planning and Finance

• Proven experience in driving and implementing affordability and producibility changes, especially those directly impacting program performance

• Direct Control Account Manager (CAM) experiences, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and managing performance metrics

• Knowledge of Digital Transformation tools and application to improve program performance

• Direct Subcontract Management experience

• Direct Production Operations experience

• Familiar with Air Force Reentry Vehicle programs and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center / ICBM Customer

• Experience across the entire program life cycle