Job ID: 694585BR Date posted: Jun. 03, 2025
Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

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.

Going to space is just the beginning. It’s what you do when you get there that matters. We build satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for our government and commercial customers. Connecting people, advancing discovery, and protecting what matters most. Our satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. We also take rocket science to the next level developing systems that protect from both a distance and in close-combat. We are pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology, and we’re doing it all with a team of incredible employees across the world. As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. Come, join our Program Planning team in the dynamic world of Space. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach – and yours – as a Lockheed Martin employee.

LM Space Enterprise Performance is seeking a Senior Program Manager VI to lead several payload and smallsat efforts supporting multiple programs delivering hardware, software, firmware, Mechanical, Electrical and Radio Frequency components and integrated solutions. As our Senior Program Manager, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team across multiple geographic locations.

Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will….

1. Lead the design, build, test, delivery and support of space payloads and attendant test equipment and ground support componentry and subsystems through all program phases including operations support.

2. Oversee and manage the development and integration of all components in partnership with enterprise engineering, subcontracts, global supply chain, and production elements as well as our customers to meet all program requirements within the cost and schedule commitments.

3. Guide the evolution of payload capabilities and technologies, including defining roadmaps, technology maturation plans and investment strategies.

4. Control account management, proposal development and negotiation, and subcontract management for all program elements.

5. Identification and management of potential risks

6. Communication with senior customer and LM executive leadership.

7. Technical oversight and coordination of the engineering team in product dispositions, certifications, and anomaly resolution for all elements to ensure mission success.

8. Setting the standard and expectations across the segment to ensure that the proper technical/cost/schedule balance is delivered to the program and our customer.






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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 8-10+ years of experience in the development and delivery of space-borne components or systems.

- Experience managing complex, large-scale project schedules with multiple interdependencies.

- Detailed knowledge of engineering and program planning throughout the development, design, build, test, and integration phases of a program

- Significant understanding and experience with program financial measurements (EVMS), Control Account Management, Risk Management, Schedule Risk Assessment, Subcontracts, Cost/Schedule creation and program management processes

- Experience managing Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and Capital projects

- Experience shaping, developing and delivering proposals

- Successful candidate must have recent record of leading multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex design/development issues

- Experience building relationships with teams, customers and employees at all levels and across multiple geographic locations

- Experience managing large teams and individual employees at all levels and across multiple geographic locations and multiple disciplines

- Active TS/SCI security clearance
Desired Skills:
- Master’s degree or higher with 20+ years of relevant industry experience

- Active TS/SCI Clearance w/Counterintelligence Polygraph

- Return-To-Green experience on one or more programs

- Large scale development program experience

- Working knowledge of Defense acquisition process

- Experience in growing programs through introduction of new product and services

- Proposal leadership experience

- Subcontract Management Experience

- Finance, Project Engineering, previous Program Management background preferred

- New Business Capture Experience

- Senior customer communications, briefing experience

- Familiarity with Space Protection missions and customers
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $151,200 - $266,570. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First