The Delta Flight Test Vehicle IPT Lead is responsible for cost, schedule and technical performance associated with design, build, test and delivery of the DFTV required for the Sentinel Program subcontract to Northrop Grumman. The selected candidate will co-lead and integrate professionals from engineering, supply chain, contracts, finance, planning, and operations to ensure performance to the program baseline. The IPT Lead is responsible for overall performance of the program. This individual will report to the Sentinel Deputy PM and will be able to provide clear summary performance, status and issues to all levels of the Sentinel organization. The DFTV IPT Lead will also interface with Northrop Grumman on a weekly basis.
The role is challenging, but also very rewarding with significant potential for exposure on this high-visibility program and career advancement in the Program Management function. We invite all who have a passion for space, missile defense, and program management to apply.
- Specific responsibilities include:
- Cost, Technical, Schedule management for all RV related scope, with a focus on meeting hardware delivery commitment dates.
- Managing/directing multiple CAMs and IPT Leads across organizations in executing their scope to meet the program baseline
- Lead the design and development culture to focus on Digital Engineering to ensure efficient design and production without escapes, and enhanced communication across all functional disciplines
- Resolving programmatic challenges within your scope and establishing risk mitigation activities
- Supporting the overall programmatic business rhythm for baseline management, monthly reporting, status and communication, and overall EVM performance of your span of control. This can include review and approval of monthly VARs for current period and CTD performance of Control Accounts.
- Developing a baseline plan and managing overall execution of support organizations which are required to ensure program execution success, such as Supply Chain (subcontracts and piece part) procurements, Production Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Planning.
- Coordinate staffing requirements for your program scope with the entire program leadership team for consolidation of total program requirements
- Promote an environment of continuous improvement and digital transformation within your responsible program scope
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with multiple functions simultaneously to execute a program, including Program Management, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Planning and Finance
- Experience with planning tools including Microsoft Project
- Strong customer relationship skills
- Ability to travel on an as-needed basis
- Candidate must be a US Citizen
Direct experience as a Program Manager or IPT Lead
- Proven experience in driving and implementing affordability and producibility changes, especially those directly impacting program performance
- Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership
- Experience with Digital Transformation tools and application to improve program performance
- Direct Subcontract Management experience
- Direct Production Operations experience, including product qualification
- Familiar with Air Force Reentry Vehicle programs and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center / ICBM Customer
- Experience across the entire program life cycle
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
