Program Manager Sr Mgr/ Orlando, FL

Description:You will be a Part Time Program Manager for the Advanced Programs/Special Programs team. Our team is responsible for managing multiple efforts, including technology development, risk reduction efforts, business development, and to deliver innovative solutions to our customers.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple programs, ensuring seamless execution and coordination.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Directing all phases of programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Participating in contract negotiations and changes
• Coordinating strategy, captures, proposals, business plans, and operating budgets
• Acting as primary customer contact for program activities, managing program teams, and leading review sessions
• Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test
• Developing new business or expanding product lines with customers
• Directing the work of employees from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, innovative environment. This role offers the chance to shape cutting‑edge programs that directly impact our customers and the broader mission. You will work with top talent, enjoy flexible scheduling, and receive comprehensive benefits that support your well‑being.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other STEM field
• Must have have the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Experienced in managing captures and programs; ideally from early concept identification, thru development/prototyping, and then the integration into customer product lines and core businesses products.
• Lead fast-paced, complex research, and advanced technology development projects and teams. An experienced leader of Government S&T programs as a R&D Capture or Program Manager, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute rapid‑deployment flight‑test operations under Secret (or higher) classification, integrating cross‑functional teams, secure communications, and stringent timeline constraints to deliver mission‑critical data on schedule.
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to clearly articulate complex R&D strategies to both internal and external organizational audiences.
• Experience with aerospace, and defense products and services such as sensors, platforms, computing solutions and combat, manned and unmanned systems.
• Team player - Builds effective customer, team, and partner relationships. Effective at organizing and motivating a group of managers andengineers to act as "one" in the pursuit of common objectives. Demonstrated ability to negotiate to a positive outcome with multiple stakeholders.
• A successful track record of managing advanced programs contracts on-cost, on-schedule, and providing high-quality contract deliverables that met or exceeded customer expectations.
• Experience leading Special Access Programs

Desired Skills:

• Top Secret Clearance
• Proven track record of dismantling silos and streamlining processes to eliminate bottlenecks, accelerate decision‑making, and consistently deliver superior results.
• Senior Management of Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and Contract R&D (CRAD) programs with Government S&T customers.
• Successfully worked across organizations to effectively solve national security issues to include emerging cyber, microelectronics, and DoD/IC market and technology trends. A proven record of helping to win first phase DoD R&D programs and follow-on phases through delivering high-quality technical work products and advanced technology demonstrations.

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

Clearance Level: Top 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.

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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Program Management

Type: Call-In

Shift: First