THAAD Program Management Mgr (Level 5)

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What does this role look like?

Lockheed Martin is seeking a THAAD Interceptor Development Program Manager, reporting to the THAAD Interceptor Development Portfolio Manager.

THAAD Interceptor Development falls under the Upper Tier Integrated and Air Missile Defense (UTIAMD) THAAD Development Program Area, which is responsible for the execution of THAAD Weapon System and Component design, development, integration and test. Interceptor development efforts include, but are not limited to, development of future Weapon System capabilities, incremental product changes, hardware redesigns and changes due to obsolescence, increased performance capability, cost reduction initiatives, technology insertion, and changes in response to an expanded target space.

In this role will offer you the following daily key responsibilities:

This program leader will be responsible for managing the execution of THAAD Interceptor Development programs, in excess of $50M. This position requires frequent and effective communications with global supply chain teams, external suppliers, finance, planning, contracts, quality, engineering and other stakeholders as necessary to meet objectives.

This position requires development of professional relationships across multiple Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customers, Lockheed Martin executive leadership, and multiple LM business areas. Communication with Lockheed Martin and MDA leadership is required on a regular basis to provide cost, schedule, technical and risk status with concise and current briefing material. This position will also review and approve project plans, estimates, proposals, business plans, supplier task statements and specifications.

Important Note

Although the THAAD Interceptor Development team is primarily based in Sunnyvale, CA, this position is substantially deployed to a supplier site in Rockford, IL.

While the ideal candidate would reside and work in Rockford, IL, candidates who are able to work onsite in Sunnyvale, CA, Arlington, TX, or Huntsville, AL who can commit to a minimum of 50% business travel to Rockford, IL will also be considered.