Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Program Manager (Expat UAE)
Colorado Springs Area
Contract
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is transforming the future of global command and control. They are seeking a Program Manager to oversee the Emirates Air Defense Ground Environment – Transformation (EADGE-T) Technology Refresh Phase 1 Program, focusing on cost, schedule, and technical performance management from inception to completion.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Proactive management of cost, schedule and technical performance of the EADGE-T TRP1 program; responsible and accountable to meet financial commitments for EADGE-T TRP1 by applying foundational earned value management tools and techniques
Primary customer interface for Tech Refresh 1 program activities. Overall site leadership from on-site, daily execution support to program reviews
Lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance, and develop risk mitigation strategies to support contract requirements and meet or exceed financial commitments
Satisfy annual financial commitments to the overarching GC2 (Orders/Sales/EBIT/Cash)
Identify and manage staff needs of the program. This includes leading the recruitment of engineering program staff, in partnership with the EADGE-T TRP1 Chief Engineer, C4ISR E&T Sr. Manager, and HR, including the selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary and recognition / disciplinary actions
Collaborate with the Follow-On Support Contract (FOSC) PM and coordinate customer messaging / engagements, and staffing needs across contracts to optimize resource allocation and leverage cross-training opportunities of key personnel including Local Country Nationals
Cultivate a positive team environment focused on our OneLM culture: collaborate to win, accelerate change, hear and be heard
Establish program milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions including allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Guide collective decision making to ensure opportunities are maximized, facilitate prioritization and de-conflict internal competing priorities when needed
Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes, including the identification of on-contract growth opportunities and support in driving to closure
Develop new business or expand offerings with the customer, including CommandIQ Product Line capabilities. This includes leading the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of the contract with the functional leads (e.g. contracts, finance and business operations, business development, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Proactive management of cost, schedule and technical performance of the EADGE-T TRP1 program; responsible and accountable to meet financial commitments for EADGE-T TRP1 by applying foundational earned value management tools and techniques
Primary customer interface for Tech Refresh 1 program activities. Overall site leadership from on-site, daily execution support to program reviews
Lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance, and develop risk mitigation strategies to support contract requirements and meet or exceed financial commitments
Satisfy annual financial commitments to the overarching GC2 (Orders/Sales/EBIT/Cash)
Identify and manage staff needs of the program. This includes leading the recruitment of engineering program staff, in partnership with the EADGE-T TRP1 Chief Engineer, C4ISR E&T Sr. Manager, and HR, including the selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary and recognition / disciplinary actions
Collaborate with the Follow-On Support Contract (FOSC) PM and coordinate customer messaging / engagements, and staffing needs across contracts to optimize resource allocation and leverage cross-training opportunities of key personnel including Local Country Nationals
Cultivate a positive team environment focused on our OneLM culture: collaborate to win, accelerate change, hear and be heard
Establish program milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions including allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Guide collective decision making to ensure opportunities are maximized, facilitate prioritization and de-conflict internal competing priorities when needed
Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes, including the identification of on-contract growth opportunities and support in driving to closure
Develop new business or expand offerings with the customer, including CommandIQ Product Line capabilities. This includes leading the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of the contract with the functional leads (e.g. contracts, finance and business operations, business development, etc.)
Preferred
Experience in Middle East politics, business culture and government procurement processes
Proven track record of driving Program Rigor and providing upskilling opportunities for staff
Fluent speaking, reading and writing in Arabic
Understanding of strategic issues impacting Middle East countries and U.S. relationship with allies in the region
Large, complex system development and integration experience
Background in Command & Control, ISR, cyber security, sensor correlation, integrated air and missile defense, electronic warfare or communications capabilities
Experience leading personnel who lead the design, development, sustainment and evolution of technical systems/products
Domestic & International program experience
Firm understanding of FMS (Foreign Military Sales) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) processes, and Firm Fixed Price contracts, especially in the Middle East
Ability to identify, qualify, shape and win new business C4ISR opportunities
Understanding of International Trade Compliance and familiarity of export control policies and law
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and NATO experience
Joint All Domain Customer and Domain Expertise; understand relation to JADC
Strong understanding of LM/RMS Program Management, RMS Business Process and Win Plan
Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences in pursuit of common objectives
Passion for personal accountability, achievement, learning and continual improvement
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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