JOB ID: 727764BR
Date posted: May. 20, 2026
Description:
You will be the Production Operations Project Manager, supporting the IRST Programs, within the Sensors and Global Sustainment Line of Business. Our team is responsible for delivering high-quality products to our customers, meeting quality, cost, and schedule commitments, and driving operational excellence.
What You Will Be Doing
As as a part of the Production Operations project management team, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of production, serving as a liaison between program management, cross-functional teams, and factory leadership.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating daily priorities and executing plans to meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments
- Developing and leading cross-functional teams to achieve program goals
- Partnering with program management, factory leadership, and other partners to drive operational excellence
- Communicating effectively with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure program success
- Meeting financial commitments and driving business growth
Why Join Us
We're looking for a motivated and results-driven leader who can energize teams and drive operational excellence. As a successful candidate, you will have experience in production operations, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. You'll be a collaborative partner who can build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. If you're a strategic thinker who can drive business growth and deliver results, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience in precision / highly-regulated, production, manufacturing, and/or manufacturing environments
Technical background and experience in engineering, project management, supply chain, and/or production planning and control.
Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization to build consensus, champion change, and deliver results.
Ability to achieve objectives through influence and indirect leadership.
Desired Skills:
Project management training or certification.
Aerospace and Defense production experience.
Lean Six Sigma green belt or black belt.
Familiarity with AS9100 and other defense quality standards.
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely:
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position:
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional
Business Unit:
MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Manufacturing
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
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