Deputy Program Manager

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

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. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Engineering and Technology's Connected & Secure Software Solutions (CS3) organization is seeking a highly motived full spectrum leader to act as the Deputy Program Manager/ Engineering Manager embedded on the Kayenne program. The role provides functional and technical leadership over a development and sustainment effort for custom hardware/software solutions in a distributed geographical setting. The functional role extends to multiple adjacent programs in the NSS/SOA/Enterprise Analytics portfolio supporting the same customer.

Be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and technical execution of the program and other DPM duties as assigned.

Chair selected KYN program forums, processes, and enterprise business rhythms, which address overall program cost, schedule, and technical management.

With cognizance of the program direction, will also be responsible for the coordination, generation, and delivery of recurring program deliverables, such as PMR charts.

Routinely interface with program COR, CO, and customer stakeholders on all aspects of program execution and performance.

Assist others in leading and driving enterprise behavior across the program as well as provide a leadership presence across the program.

Coordinate program staffing through LM hiring and subcontract vendors.

Provide E&T organizational leadership to deliver on strategy and all personnel requirements (leader of leaders)

Occasional travel required: 10-15% PMP certification, or ability to secure PMP within 6 months

Knowledge of Agile development methodologies

5 years of related program management experience

10 years of technical or management leadership

Capture support or leadership

TS/SCI required Experience as a CAM and CAM certified

Leadership in an operational setting

Up to 30% monthly travel to a primary customer site located in Springfield, VA.

Experience in an embedded customer setting

Experience with IC and DOD customers