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Lockheed Martin · 6 hours ago

Subcontract Program Manager

Lockheed Martin is a leader in advancing defense technology, focusing on innovation and collaboration. The Subcontract Program Manager will oversee subcontractors, ensuring compliance with requirements and managing all aspects of subcontract performance throughout the program life-cycle.

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Responsibilities

Manages teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs, ensuring compliance with contractual/technical requirements and company policies
Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor
Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs, execution, and risk management
Acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office
Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, transition to program startup, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution, and contract closeout
Makes informed decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor
Establishes milestone objectives to manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications
Leads a cross-functional team, normally composed of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel, to ensure successful subcontract execution and program delivery

Qualification

Earned Value ManagementSubcontract ManagementStrategic CommunicationMechanical Hardware KnowledgeStrategic Missile DefenseRelationship BuildingTeam Collaboration

Preferred

Experience building effective relationships with major subcontractors and cross functional stakeholders
Experience with Earned Value Management and EVM reporting requirements in compliance with DoD standards
Strong engineering/technical knowledge of mechanical hardware
Experience in Strategic Missile Defense Programs
Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership and suppliers
You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process
Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders, as well as program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action

Benefits

Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package
Support the Military/Veterans Network

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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