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Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we are driving innovation in aviation with the CH-53K King Stallion, the world's most advanced heavy-lift helicopter. The CH-53K is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of the modern battlefield, delivering unmatched capability, reliability, and performance. As part of the CH-53K team, you'll contribute to a program that plays a vital role in supporting critical missions worldwide.

THE WORK

The CH-53K Program is seeking an experienced and energetic Program Manager to oversee the production and delivery of Full-Rate Production (FRP) aircraft (Lots 7+) including the recently awarded Multi-Year contract. In this critical role, you will lead cross-functional teams to manage program scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring the successful delivery of mission-ready aircraft. Your work will directly impact the program's operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and future success.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing overall program scope, schedule, and budget. Coordinating with internal stakeholders, including contracts, finance, planning, engineering, production, and quality teams, to meet program requirements. Collaborating with external stakeholders, including suppliers, partners, and government agencies, to ensure program success. Managing and mitigating program risks across technical, schedule, and budget domains. Developing and managing program budgets, including financial planning, reporting, and forecasting. Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with program stakeholders.

WHO WE ARE

At Sikorsky, we are committed to engineering the future of aviation through teamwork, innovation, and excellence. From military helicopters like the CH-53K to commercial aircraft, our legacy of superior craftsmanship and dedication to mission success sets us apart. We thrive on challenges and work together to deliver solutions that exceed expectations.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a seasoned leader with proven experience in program management, particularly in aerospace or defense programs with Earned Value Management. Your strategic thinking, technical expertise, and ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders make you an asset to any team. You excel at driving program success through collaboration, risk management, innovative problem-solving and attention to detail and are comfortable working in an environment that has a high level of corporate focus.

WHY JOIN US

Joining Sikorsky means becoming part of a legacy of innovation and excellence. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking programs that make a difference. With competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration and work-life balance, Sikorsky is more than a workplace-it's a place to thrive.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in program management, project management, or operations management in aerospace, defense, or a related industry.
• Ability to manage program budgets, schedules, and risks effectively.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, policies, and acquisition processes.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with conflict resolution and negotiation
• Experience in a Production Program Management role
• Experience developing and executing supplier Return to Green (RTG) plans
• Prior full-criteria program exposure
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement certification
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

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

Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Program Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First