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Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago

Structures Product Lead

Lockheed Martin is a leader in advancing defense technology, dedicated to safety and solving complex challenges. They are seeking a Structures Product Lead to develop product strategies for spacecraft BUS structures, manage product improvement projects, and coordinate between program management and production operations.

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Responsibilities

Develop Product Strategy aligned with Mission Roadmaps for Spacecraft BUS structures
Drive the Structure Product Strategy with the LOBs in the execution of cost, schedule and technical from capture to production
Be the bridge between Program Management Office & Production Operations
Build and Maintain Product Catalogue
Manage Product improvement/optimization projects
Positively influence product sourcing and Make/Buy strategies to reduce NRE (non-reoccurring engineering)
Coordinate and resolve unplanned challenges and drive issue resolution velocity among the MFO’s
Move with a sense of urgency and drive the successful business execution from early capture phases to production start
Track and Benchmark Structure Products and support Market Assessments
Tactical leadership and cross-functional coordination ensuring support and engagement from MFO’s
Drive Advanced List of Materials (ALMs) and Advanced Product Structure (APS) and ensures valid need dates through release and demand load
Provide Proposal Support and BOE inputs to drive commonality and alignment with product strategy

Qualification

Aerospace OperationsControl Account ManagementProject ManagementSAPMS ProjectMS ExcelEarned Value ManagementCollaboration ToolsTeamworkPresentation SkillsWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
Demonstrated experience with project management or project engineering
Demonstrated experience in planning and execution of events, tasks, or projects
Demonstrated experience building key relationships across organizations internally and externally with industry partners to achieve organizational and program goals
Previous Production, Operations, CAM, Proposal and/or IPT lead experience

Preferred

Aerospace Operations or Engineering experience
Control Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience with Customer interface
Fluent use of SAP, VE CAMS, MS Project, MS Excel
Knowledge of planning processes including critical paths analysis, risks, and Earned Value implementation from a planning perspective
Ability to generate accurate and thorough estimates, proposals, and Basis of Estimates (BOE) documents using GenBOE tools and processes
Experience with Collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, or SharePoint and knowledge of agile methodologies
Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and tackle numerous tasks as part of the daily program operations
Demonstrated ability to get results from teams without direct authority
Proven track record of good judgment and programmatic execution necessary to meet technical requirements while balancing schedules and budget obligations
Knowledge of program lifecycle execution from concept phase through end-of-life phase
Demonstrated teamwork
Excellent presentation, oral and written skills to facilitate effective and efficient technical and business interchanges with senior customer and management
Ability to obtain TS/SCI

Benefits

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
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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