Operations Program Execution Manager / Archbald, PA
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 13, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Monitors the assessment of project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Insures the development of mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
You will be the Operations Program Execution Manager, leading the production operations Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for the multiple make-parts and assemblies at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) in Archbald, PA. Our team is responsible for driving the success of our production operations, and we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Production Operations professional to join our team.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Operations Program Execution Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Managing program aspects (cost, schedule, quality) related to Production Operations/Manufacturing for the Archbald content.
- Leading and integrating all local production operations activities across the program portfolios by driving execution to existing commitments and integrating cross-functional bids and strategies for future opportunities.
- Coordinating with LM programs and sites receiving our make-parts to communicate delivery plans, recovery plans, risks and opportunities and integrating strategy.
- Leading a matrixed multi-faceted operations organization, including Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, PP&C, and Engineering & Technology.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for Archbald between production operations, the LM program team, and the end customer for the site performance.
- Ensuring cross-functional production resources (workforce, equipment, facility and tooling) are projected and in place to execute per the Internal Operation Plan and Long Range Plan.
- Leading a team of five to ten Production Program Leads reporting to you.
- Establishing and executing the Production Operations portions of the Program Excellence Plans.
- MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must hold a Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a technical field
- Must be willing to travel as required
- Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills
- Thorough knowledge of cost, schedule, quality and safety in a production environment
- Knowledge of budgeting, manpower planning, production planning, tooling, and MRP
- Understanding of customer/supplier interface
- Experience with Project Management methodologies
- Cost Account Management (CAM) certification and/or cost analysis experience
- Experience with talent development and mentoring/teaching/coaching
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with managing direct/capital budgets and various key operational metrics (such as Schedule to IOP, Material, Defect Rates, Yield, Efficiency, etc.)
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Desired Skills
- Experience leading in a matrix organization
- Knowledge of Make/Buy process
- Green Belt certification with experience with Lean Six Sigma, kaizen, DPU, CA, DFA, DFM
- Experience with executive level communication and interfacing with USG organizations
- Familiarity/experience with Circuit Card Assembly, Cable and Harness Assembly and Integration and Test
- Experience with developing and presenting in production status and program management reviews
- Understanding of Proposals, BOEs, Estimating, RFPs and contract negotiation
- Master’s degree in related field
• Active Secret Security Clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $116100.00 - $215700.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.