Program Material Manager, Sr.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
• 5+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management (Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, and/or Category Management)

Job Description

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

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.

What the Role Looks Like

The Program Material Manager (PMM) will provide the strategic interface between the Program Team and the Supply Chain Management Central Procurement Team and is responsible for providing coordination of the organization’s performance in support of the Program’s requirements.

Supply Chain’s vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment.

Daily Challenges

• Development of forecasts for future requirements
• Engagement with program teams early in the life cycle to influence optimal acquisition strategy
• Issue resolution
• Monitoring/management of internal organizational performance
• Performance reporting to functional and program management
• Monitoring supplier performance
• Expediting supplier deliveries when required
• Other strategic engagement activities

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of LM Space Systems Programs
• Demonstrated proactive/strategic approach to project management with a track record of success
• Supplier management experience
• Exposure to a category management environment
• Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership and suppliers
• You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch
• In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process
• Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders, as well as program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action

Additional Information

Please note that this position does NOT support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in either Denver, CO, King of Prussia/Valley Forge, PA, or Rocket City USA: Huntsville/Courtland AL, and be expected to work in the office.

By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits Of Employment

• Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
• We are committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life.

Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities.

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