Principal, Engineering Project Management- Level 6

Description:We are Lockheed Martin

You will be an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) Principal on the F-22 Line of Business Engineering (LoBE) team. Specifically this position is accountable and responsible for cost, schedule, & performance of the F-22 software development contract.

The Software Release Pipeline Engineering Project Manager leads end‑to‑end planning, execution, and continuous improvement of release‑pipeline initiatives that enable rapid, reliable, and repeatable software delivery across multiple product lines. Acting as the nexus between cross‑functional engineering teams, product owners, suppliers, and senior leadership, the EPM ensures projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards.

This role also mentors junior project managers, establishes best‑in‑class processes, and continuously improves project execution across the organization.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organizing, control, integration and completion of F-22 engineering projects.
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Plans and formulates engineering program and organizes project staff according to requirements. Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project.
• Coordinates the planning, organizing, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects with internal and external partners and customers.
• Responsible for data analytic efforts and generating program metrics.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

What's In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of project/program management in software development or DevOps environments
• Strong understanding of software build, test, and deployment pipelines
• Final SECRET security clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience with EVMS and/or CAM
• Proven delivery of large‑scale CI/CD or release‑automation in
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Experience with version control (Git) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving skills

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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Yes

Career Area: Program Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First