Program Management-Sub Senior Manager

Description: You will be the Program Management–Subcontract Senior Manager for the Santa Barbara Focal‑plane team. Our team drives end‑to‑end supplier performance for a high‑visibility DoD prime contract, ensuring the hardware and systems we procure meet rigorous technical, schedule, cost and affordability goals.

As the Sub‑contract Senior Manager you will lead a dedicated Supplier Management Team, partner with program and supplier executives, and own the full lifecycle of subcontract performance. Your scope spans technical validation, production delivery, budget tracking and affordability compliance while steering a dynamic, impact‑driven program.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Directing a team of subcontract, cost and performance targets.
• Acting as the primary liaison between program leadership, senior suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring and reporting technical performance of procured hardware and systems.
• Managing supplier production plans, delivery milestones and budget health.
• Ensuring all subcontract work meets or exceeds affordability requirements.
• Leading risk identification, mitigation and escalation processes.
• Supporting the established SMT framework and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Representing the program in occasional travel to supplier sites and customer facilities.

You thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where decisions shape long‑term outcomes for a pivotal defense program. Lockheed Martin offers you the platform to influence cutting‑edge technology, work alongside senior leaders, and mentor a high‑performing team. If you are a strategic thinker with a track record of delivering results on complex subcontract portfolios, you’ll find purpose, visibility and growth in this role.

Apply now to help steer mission‑critical hardware to success and advance your career at one of the world’s premier aerospace innovators.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover more about our Santa Barbara, California location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

• Must have a current DoD Secret clearance, with a background investigation completed within the past five years.
• Experience with US DoD subcontract management.
• Demonstrated leadership and management of critical, major subcontracts within a US DoD environment.
• Demonstrated leadership of procurement professionals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters which often requires coordination between functional organizations.
• Experience with the procurement of specialized materials, complex assemblies, and equipment within Defense or Aerospace industries.
• Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures such as Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP), with associated knowledge of FAR / DFAR requirements.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of standard contract types.
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Team oriented with demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Business acumen and ability to make business‑based decisions.
• Self‑motivated, ownership of tasks and accountable.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment and work with all levels of management.
• Able to travel.

• Leadership skills displaying attributes of Full Spectrum Leadership including (1) Deliver Results, (2) Shape the Future, (3) Build Effective Relationships, (4) Energize the Team and (5) Model Personal Excellence, Integrity and Accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a cross‑functional team.
• Experience working developmental US DoD contracts.
• Cross‑functional knowledge of Supplier Quality and Engineering as they…