Program Management Associate Manager

Basic Qualifications

• Completed bachelors degree
• Program Management experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Project management experience with the ability to effectively lead teams to accomplish critical objectives
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of personnel and internal and external customers
• Understanding of program execution and how program performance effects business operations
• Experience or familiarity to cost account management (CAM)
• Innovative problem solver who can resolve complex issues
• Ability to accomplish business / program goals without day-to-day direction and tasking
• Knowledge on program and program management methodology techniques and working knowledge of program cost/scheduling tools (MS project or OpenPlan, SAP, Apriso, etc.)
• Ability to travel to customer, supplier, and end-user facilities as needed
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a US-DOD Secret Clearance

Job Description

Program Manager for Lockheed Martin, Missile and Fire Control Business Area Infrared, Fixed Wing Systems reporting directly to Portfolio Manager. Our team is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day execution of LM‑SBF programs, including oversight of cost, schedule, and technical execution of all program requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Program Management Associate Manager you will be responsible for driving program success through disciplined execution and cross‑functional coordination. Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Lead daily program execution activities and ensure alignment with mission objectives
• Oversee cost management, budgeting, and financial reporting, including EVMS Control Account Management
• Monitor schedule performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions
• Validate technical deliverables against requirements and quality standards
• Cook up with Engineering, Finance, Production Operations and stakeholder teams to facilitate seamless collaboration
• Cook up / lead various Program Reviews with site leadership, customers, and suppliers

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings a disciplined approach to program execution, and excels at building strong cross-functional relationships. This role offers the opportunity to influence high-impact programs within the Missile and Fire Control Business Area, work directly with senior leadership, and shape the future of advanced aerospace solutions. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Goleta, CA. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

• Prior experience with infrared technologies or other aerospace/defense electronics systems
• Experience in new business development, proposal management, design to cost and price to win, and capture management support
• Prior experience with Infrared Products and related systems
• Knowledge of/experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience with project management tools (Microsoft project or similar)
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, Material Resource Planning
• Advanced Technical degree in an Engineering discipline

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
• Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.