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Senior Program Manager

North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, South Carolina

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Job ID: 699003BR Date posted: Jul. 24, 2025 Program: EPOS Charleston
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we’re driving mission readiness and national defense through innovative cyber solutions. As part of the National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC), our Charleston-based Event Planning and Support (EPOS) team delivers state-of-the-art cyber training and test environments to support Department of Defense (DoD) readiness. Our efforts help ensure that warfighters and cyber professionals are equipped to defend against emerging threats in today’s complex digital battlespace.

THE WORK

As the Program Manager for the NCRC EPOS Charleston program, you will lead all aspects of program execution, from inception through completion. You will oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance, while serving as the primary point of contact for both internal teams and external customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Directing all phases of program execution and performance

Managing program cost, schedule, and technical objectives

Leading and coordinating cross-functional teams, including technical, manufacturing, and administrative staff

Serving as the primary interface with the customer, leading program reviews, and resolving complex issues

Establishing and managing program milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans

Driving new business opportunities and supporting proposal development

Supporting contract negotiations, changes, and execution of all program terms and deliverables

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business area delivers advanced systems to support national security missions. Our teams are focused on solving the world’s most difficult challenges through engineering excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Within RMS, the NCRC team is critical to supporting DoD cyber mission capabilities by providing secure, scalable, and realistic test environments.

WHO YOU ARE

You are an experienced and results-driven program leader with strong organizational, technical, and customer engagement skills. You thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and have a passion for driving complex programs to success.


WHY JOIN US

At Lockheed Martin, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger—protecting the nation and advancing global security. We offer flexible work environments, strong career development programs, and a culture that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Join us and help build a safer world—one program at a time.
Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree
-7+ years of related, proven experience in program management of similar size, scope,
and complexity
-Industry project management certifications (PMP)
-7+ years of managing a multi-contractor team
-7+ years in development and implementation of project and risk management plans,
-Integrated Master Schedules, project budget management, and deliverables
-Strong communications skills
-Working knowledge of software development and requirements management
-Strong leadership and organizational skills
-Working knowledge of cyber testing or training
-Experience managing remote and distributed teams
-experience working in customer environment
Desired Skills:
-Master’s degree in business
-15+ years of related, proven experience in program management overseeing complex,
multi-team efforts of similar scale as the Contractor’s proposed effort
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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
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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.

Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

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Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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