Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago
Program Management-Subcontract Senior Manager
Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Program Management–Subcontract Senior Manager for the Santa Barbara Focal-plane team. This role involves driving supplier performance for a high-visibility DoD prime contract, ensuring that procured hardware and systems meet technical, schedule, cost, and affordability goals.
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Responsibilities
Directing a team of subcontract, cost and performance targets
Acting as the primary liaison between program leadership, senior suppliers and internal stakeholders
Monitoring and reporting technical performance of procured hardware and systems
Managing supplier production plans, delivery milestones and budget health
Ensuring all subcontract work meets or exceeds affordability requirements
Leading risk identification, mitigation and escalation processes
Supporting the established Supplier Management Team (SMT) framework and continuous improvement initiatives
Representing the program in occasional travel to supplier sites and customer facilities
Qualification
Required
Must have a current DoD Secret clearance, with a background investigation completed within the past five years
Experience with US DoD subcontract management
Demonstrated leadership and management of critical, major subcontracts within a US DoD environment
Demonstrated leadership of procurement professionals
Strong interpersonal skills and Demonstrated communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Demonstrated ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters which often requires coordination between functional organizations
Experience with the procurement of specialized materials, complex assemblies, and equipment within Defense or Aerospace industries
Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures such as Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP), with associated knowledge of FAR / DFAR requirements
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Working knowledge of standard contract types
Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Team oriented with demonstrated organizational skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Business acumen and ability to make business-based decisions
Self-motivated, ownership of tasks and accountable
Able to work independently and in a team environment and work with all levels of management
Able to travel
Preferred
Leadership skills displaying attributes of Full Spectrum Leadership including (1) Deliver Results, (2) Shape the Future, (3) Build Effective Relationships, (4) Energize the Team and (5) Model Personal Excellence, Integrity and Accountability
Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team
Experience working developmental US DoD contracts
Cross-functional knowledge of Supplier Quality and Engineering as they relate to subcontract management
IPT / SMT leadership experience
Green Belt certified
15 years' experience
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
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 CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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