Associate Manager Of Project Management

Description:Associate Manager of Project Management

Location: Fort Worth TX

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a strategic, operationally strong leader to guide our Project Management team within Visual Communications at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. This role leads a team of Project Managers responsible for the intake, planning, execution, and delivery of creative work that shapes enterprise brand and program messaging.

The Associate Manager will unify and elevate project management practices across the team-driving accountability, operational consistency, fiscal responsibility, and data integrity. This leader ensures projects are executed with discipline and transparency, while enabling creative teams to deliver high-impact visual solutions aligned to business priorities.

This position reports to the Visual Communications Sr. Manager and partners closely with Associate Managers across Visual Media, Visual Effects, Web, and Graphic Design, as well as Creative Directors, Art Directors, and cross-functional Communications partners.

Key Responsibilities

Lead & Develop the Project Management Function

• Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight for a team of Project Managers
• Establish clear expectations around project ownership, documentation, organization, and communication
• Build team capability through coaching, training, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence

Drive Operational Excellence

• Standardize and optimize project lifecycle processes from intake through closure
• Ensure consistent scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation practices
• Promote accurate data tracking within project management systems (Workamajig experience preferred)
• Monitor KPIs and portfolio health to ensure transparency in workload, capacity, and performance

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic partner to internal customers, aligning project outcomes to enterprise priorities
• Lead intake conversations to clarify scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics
• Manage stakeholder expectations with executive presence and clear communication
• Ensure alignment between creative deliverables and program, brand, and communications objectives

Fiscal & Resource Stewardship

• Oversee project budgets and resource utilization to ensure responsible use of company funds
• Monitor project variances and implement corrective action when necessary
• Champion a "value-always" mindset-balancing quality, efficiency, and business impact

Risk & Change Management

• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect scope, schedule, and budget
• Guide the team through scope changes with structured change management processes
• Ensure proactive issue escalation and resolution

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Establish and report on meaningful performance metrics for senior leadership
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements across workflows and tools
• Promote best practices in project management methodologies and systems

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of project management experience

Experience leading or mentoring project managers (formal or informal leadership)

Experience working with Visual Communications or creative production teams; strong understanding of multidisciplinary workflows (for example: design, video production, web development, Visual Effects)

Demonstrated experience developing project plans, schedules, and budgets in partnership with stakeholders

Experience allocating resources and balancing team capacity

Experience tracking project data in project management systems (Workamajig exposure a plus)

Desired Skills:

Experience in the defense and aerospace industry

Executive presence and strong interpersonal communication skills

Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)

Experience implementing or improving operational processes at a team or department level

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Marketing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First