Job Description

Job Description

WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

THE WORK

The Senior Manager position provides planning and scheduling leadership to one of the four Lines of Business within the Rotary and Missions Systems (RMS) business area.

The selected candidate will lead the functional integrated program planning team to provide qualitative and quantitative data analysis for program management leadership, ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management (EVM) business systems and identifying opportunities for process improvements.

The role requires collaboration with other functional disciplines, such as engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management, to ensure integrated planning and scheduling.

WHO WE ARE
Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

This role will report to the RMS Integrated Program Planning Director and will be based in Stratford, CT. This position will be a hybrid position with a minimum of 3 days/week on site. Occasional travel may be required.

Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work

WHO YOU ARE

A successful candidate should be considered a “Subject Matter Expert” in Planning and Scheduling within the Defense Industry and have experience in all phases of the DOD program lifecycle (Prototyping, Development, Manufacturing, Sustainment) and Schedule life cycle (RFI responses, Proposals, Baseline, Execution, Closeout).

WHY JOIN US

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package

Basic Qualifications

•Subject Matter Expert in Planning and Scheduling within the aerospace and defense industry, with at least 12 years of relevant experience

•Ability to perform and review the teams' Critical Path analysis on schedule networks and conduct and evaluate schedule risk assessments (SRAs)
•Proven leadership experience, with at least 5 years of direct people management responsibilities; experience in leadership of leaders role and development of talent within teams

•Experience implementing EVM business systems and compliance, with advanced skills in integrated cost/schedule data analysis

•Experience leading capture/proposal management processes, including subcontractor schedule requirements and risk assessment

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience developing and delivering executive-level presentations and negotiating with external customers and stakeholders

•Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration

•Ability to work onsite in Stratford, Connecticut

Desired skills

•Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives, including process improvements and organizational restructuring

•Track record of accelerating talent development and organizational capability through recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and training

•Experience navigating complex and dynamic environments, with adaptability to unique customer or cultural requirements

•Advanced user of program performance management tools, including Open Plan and Acumen, with experience integrating multiple projects into master schedules

•Demonstrated proficiency in risk management methodologies, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation

•Experience managing multiple programs and employees across multiple locations, including teams working in hybrid and remote environments

•Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge, experience, and creativity to solve new problems and improve processes.

EEO

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.

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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.

Other Important Information

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

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedule Information

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.

Security Clearance Information

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

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $131,500 - $231,840. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $151,200 - $262,085. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.