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Lockheed Martin · 1 week ago

IRST Capacity Expansion PM

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking an IRST Capacity Expansion Program Manager. This role involves shaping and executing a multi-site strategy to expand production capability while ensuring affordability and producibility, as well as leading cross-functional teams to overcome production barriers.

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain capacity and production‑span models using advanced digital tools to support proposal and execution planning
Lead cross‑functional, multi‑site teams (Orlando, Ocala, Archbald, Santa Barbara, and the broader supply base) to identify and mitigate barriers to higher production rates
Design and implement risk‑based mitigation plans that address obsolescence, capability upgrades, and supply‑chain constraints
Coordinate with IRST program leads to integrate future configurations, second‑source options, and enhanced capabilities
Craft and drive capture strategies, securing stakeholder buy‑in and leading proposal negotiations within EPP authority

Qualification

Risk identificationProposal managementLeadership of cross-functional teamsProduct production rate increasesCustomer relationship managementQuick learnerSupplier managementDeveloping talentProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Leadership of cross-functional team with scope > $50M, with responsibility for quality/technical, schedule and cost performance
Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Experience with product production rate increases
Experience in risk identification and management
Experience as a Proposal Manager (proposal prep, EPP, negotiations)
Strong problem solving skills
Quick learner
Proven ability to work multiple, high-priority tasks in parallel with minimal direction
Strong communication skills (verbal, written), demonstrated executive presence
Experience establishing strong customer relationships
Experience working with suppliers and subcontract management

Preferred

Experience leading subordinate leaders and developing talent (i.e. IPT leads)
Experience leading engineering change board (A-board), production status reviews (PSR) and corrective action board (CAB)
Experience working obsolescence issues/mitigations
Experience leading affordability initiatives
Demonstrated performance working with LMC and supplier production teams
Experience with configuration production cut-ins
Experience with LM capacity models and MRP systems

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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