Operations Program Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
WHAT WE’RE DOING
We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.
THE WORK
- Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility.
- Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
- Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases.
- Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
- Operations Project Manager supporting RMS production operations.
- This role will support the F-35 Training and Logistics line of business, specifically the production work in our Orlando, FL and La Mesa, MX factories on Pilot Training Device products.
- This role will include CAM responsibility and total ownership of quality, cost, and schedule performance for their assigned programs which includes both labor and material responsibilities.
- Setting up manufacturing budgets (both labor and material) and executing earned value requirements for both
- Leading proposals to include leading the proposal and authoring basis of estimates (BOEs)
- Leading new program launches and leading the team through end item material delivery
- Leading the IPT to ensure a Quality, on budget, and on time delivery
- Analyzing and updating program schedules
- Leading the IPT to develop production startup requirements
- Responsible for execution of existing production lines
- Identifying and coordinating implementation of internal process improvements
- Supporting and participating in programmatic and technical reviews, briefings, and meetings
- Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility.
- Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
- Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
WHO YOU ARE
As a Project Engineer, you seek strategic and tactical collaboration within the team. Your passion lies in overcoming production obstacles, utilizing tools to enhance workflow, and continually refining processes for increased efficiency and future strategy development. You bring your personal value to the team by developing new processes and utilizing technology to make success more attainable for all involved. Approachable and respectful, you value diverse perspectives and foster trusting relationships with colleagues. Your integrity guides your actions, as you willingly embrace new challenges and actively contribute to personal and team growth. A proactive communicator, you offer constructive feedback and champion continuous improvement, dedicated to the success of the team.
Basic Qualifications
- Prior Project Management experience on production programs
- Knowledge and experince with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) practices, principles, compliance regulations
- CAM Certified or industry equivalent with demonstrated experince
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
- Highly proficient in MS Office suite of tools to include performance metric creation
- Ability to develop, coordinate, lead, and execute daily priorities
- Ability to receive and maintain a Secret or higher security clearance
Desired Skills
- Experince on F-35 Training Systems
- Experience coordinating tasks and actions with multiple functions
- Motivational skills along with the ability to energize teams
- Experience with SAP/COS, or equivalent Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
- Expereinced Production Operations CAM
- Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline
- LM21 Green Belt, Black Belt or equivalent Lean/Six Sigma training
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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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.