ICS Capability Program Manager

What We're Doing

We're driving advanced defense technology forward to ensure our clients have the most reliable and cutting‑edge solutions available. The Integrated Combat System team on the Systems Engineering & Software Integration (SESI) contract supports the U.S. Navy, delivering next generation mission‑critical capabilities through modern engineering practices and robust risk management.

As the SESI Capability Program Manager, you'll be the primary representative for Lockheed Martin with the U.S. Navy, collaborating closely with the PEO IWS customers to successfully deliver IC capabilities (SPEIR, RAM, FLA, etc.) while mitigating risks and exploiting opportunities. You'll oversee the financial performance of cross‑product efforts, including the Forge Development Environment (FDE) migration, ensuring we meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Your role includes a strong partnership with various PEO IWS program management teams to align resources and deliver contract commitments on cost and schedule. Additionally, you'll spearhead SESI Performance Management to enable our teams to proactively manage their scope and address program risks and issues.

You are an experienced leader with a strong understanding of program management within a defense or government contract setting. You excel in financial oversight, risk management, and customer relations. You're adept at navigating complex cross‑functional environments, balancing technical and budgetary considerations, and are passionate about supporting mission‑critical operations.

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best‑in‑class products and solutions.

We believe that owning your career and having the freedom to make critical business decisions is key to making a real impact. With the autonomy to use your skills and expertise in innovative ways, you can take on exciting challenges and help solve some of the world's most pressing problems.

• An appropriate degree from an accredited university in Business, Science, Engineering or equivalent experience/combined education.
• An operating knowledge of System Engineering including requirements management, system design and product lifecycle.
• Experience with program / project management.
• Experience leading cross functional teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to interface at all levels and with multiple departments.
• Experience with digital transformation, Agile and Dev Sec Ops  software development approaches.
• A track record of successfully establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with customers, subcontractors, and employees.

• Proven ability to multi‑task and ability to manage multiple simultaneous program efforts.
• Experience working with teams that consist of other small businesses and other companies.
• Experience working non‑traditional programs including transitioning prototypes into deployed program of record.
• Experience working with U.S. Navy as a customer.
• Program Management / technical experience in delivery of software.
• Proven ability to build, evolve, and sustain customer partnerships.

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

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.

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.

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…