Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

THE WORK

Join the Moorestown Operations Team! We are looking for a talented and motivated Operations Program Manager (OPM) to lead the Next Generation Launchers Manufacturing Project team. This role will need to balance and ensure the tactical execution of high profile production programs while designing and modernizing new ways of executing the same work with greater efficiency and effectiveness.

As an OPM, you will have full accountability to deliver on quality, cost and schedule for Next Gen Launchers. You will be responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition. This role will report to the Launching Systems MPM Sr. Manager.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Directly managing a small team in the successful execution of Next Gen Launchers Programs specifically meeting quality, schedule and cost targets.
• Working across Moorestown teams including factory operations, program office, sourcing; and will ensure intra-LM/RMS scope is executed.
• Driving accountability and partnership across functions to deliver upon expectations.
• Leading strategy for continuously improving production performance.
• Personnel development and coaching
• Earned Value Management responsibility entailing development of baselines, support plans, and recovery plans as required.
• Lead Prod Ops proposals efforts and develop accurate and competitive bids for future work
• Effectively communicate operations status and strategy to both senior leadership as well as the production execution team

Please Note: This position requires the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a strategic leader with expertise in manufacturing and financial management who thrives in cross-functional environments. You possess the ability to manage complex production targets while coaching teams toward operational excellence.

A level 5 employee is senior career and typically has 8+ years of related professional expereince. 

WHY JOIN US

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead high-profile production programs and shape the future of launcher manufacturing in Moorestown. You will make a tangible impact on national security by balancing tactical execution with innovative modernization strategies.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Standard Job Description

Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organizing, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Plans and formulates engineering program and organizes project staff according to requirements. Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

Basic Qualifications

• Occassional availability off-hours to repospond to emerging manufacutring needs
• Manufacturing experience
• Experience leading teams
• Abiality to work cross-functionally
• Earned value and financial management expertise
• This position requires the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for condisderatoin

Desired Skills

• Program management experience
• Experience with multiple Lockheed Martin Programs and/or sites
• RMS Production Operations experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

At  Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.