Program Management, Senior Manager

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Moorestown
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Preferred work locations are Orlando, FL, Dallas, TX or Washington, DC. However other locations will be considered You will be the Program Manager Senior Manager for the Advanced Programs (AP) team at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (LMMFC). Our team is responsible for researching, developing, and delivering leading-edge software, hardware, and security solutions to protect platform/weapon systems from sophisticated threats. What You Will Be Doing As the Program Manager Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading cross-disciplinary teams in the development and transition of advanced technologies, focusing on Spectrum Dominance/Radio-Frequency (RF)/Electronic Warfare (EW), embedded cyber security, and advanced microelectronics programs. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Directing all phases of programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance • Participating in contract negotiations and changes • Coordinating strategy, captures, proposals, business plans, and operating budgets • Acting as primary customer contact for program activities, managing program teams, and leading review sessions • Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test • Developing new business or expanding product lines with customers • Directing the work of employees from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas Why Join Us We're looking for a collaborative and results-driven leader who can build strong working relationships across the organization. As an ideal candidate, you're experienced in managing Government Contract Research And Development (CRAD) programs and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) portfolios, with a strong background in research, development, and transition of advanced technologies within the Department of Defense (DoD). You're a strategic thinker who can navigate complex organizational boundaries and jurisdictions, leading cross-discipline technical teams to drive innovation and success. Join our team and make a difference in solving the world's most pressing cyber, microelectronics, and supply chain security challenges. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity: Preferred work location is Orlando, FL Washington, DC or Dallas, TX however other locations will be considered Must have an active Secret clearance MFCnews Basic Qualifications • Experienced in managing Government S&T teams, captures, and programs; ideally from early concept identification, thru development/prototyping, and then the integration into customer product lines and core businesses products. • Lead fast-paced, complex research, and advanced technology development projects and teams. An experienced leader of Government S&T programs as a R&D Capture or Program Manager, or equivalent. Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to clearly articulate complex R&D strategies to both internal and external organizational audiences. • Current knowledge of the DoD S&T (Science & Technologies) environment and acquisition process. Ability to understand and match strategic DoD needs with novel, highly technical, and emerging technologies. • Experience with aerospace, and defense products and services such as sensors, platforms, computing solutions and combat, missile, rocket, manned and unmanned systems. • Team player – Builds effective customer, team, and partner relationships. Effective at organizing and motivating a group of managers and engineers to act as “one” in the pursuit of common objectives. Demonstrated ability to negotiate to a positive outcome with multiple stakeholders. • An independent worker with a successful track record of managing advanced programs contracts on-cost, on-schedule, and providing high-quality contract deliverables that met or exceeded customer expectations. • An active Secret clearance; Must be able to obtain a Top Secret / Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. Desired skills • Program and capture management of cyber, RF/EW, microelectronics, and supply chain security and/or Defense missiles and fire control product lines. • Experienced in leading teams and developing opportunities from early concept/trend, through proposal submittal, and technical baseline management of new start programs. • Senior Management of Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and Contract R&D (CRAD) programs with Government S&T customers such as: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Office of Under Secretary of Defense Research & Engineering (OUSD R&E), and Classified customers. • Successfully worked across organizations to effectively solve national security issues to include emerging cyber, microelectronics, and DoD/IC market and technology trends. A proven record of helping to win first phase DoD R&D programs and follow-on phases through delivering high-quality technical work products and advanced technology demonstrations. • Active Top Secret / Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance 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. 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. 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 $157,800 - $278,185. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $181,400 - $314,525. 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.

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