The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.
What is the mission? Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision.
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
What does this role look like?
➥ The incumbent in this role will be responsible for driving standardized and efficient processes, equipment, and culture, and for metrics tracking and communication across all programs that are building and testing satellites on the Denver Campus, with a focus on resource planning and rotation in support of ramp to rate, program demands and employee development.
➥ They will provide oversight/engagement in program activities leading to effective conflict resolution, and consistent communication/partnering with Program Managers and LOB Executive leadership when required.
➥ The Director will lead teams conducting AI&T activities across all programs in Denver.
➥ They will also review and approve all proposal inputs for AI&T, and will participate at the Enterprise level in decisions about facility usage and capital allocation.
➥ They will be cognizant of cost, schedule, and technical positions on each of their assigned programs at all times.
➥ The selected candidate will effectively implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, in order to build satellite production capability at rate, and to reduce defects and incidents.
➥ Support and implementation of initiatives encompassing cost reduction, safety, quality, cycle time reduction, process standardization, strategic oversight and cross program functionality will be required.
➥ Some limited travel expected/required.
This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility and be expected to work in the office. One of the Coolest places to work: https://www.youtube.com/embed/S1onHY6NoKI
