Operations Program Manager

Job Description

WHAT WE’RE DOING We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training, Logistics and Simulations (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the production operations, engineering, supply chain, and external partners.
• Facilitate/participate in cross‑functional meetings (e.g., production standups, risk reviews, change control boards, etc.).
• Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and contingency execution.
• Monitor daily production status against the integrated master schedule (IMS).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) that enhance production flow and reduce waste.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices for future program phases.

Our functional group, the Operations Program Management team, is composed of ~40 professionals with a range of skill and experience. Our team serves as Control Account Managers (CAMs) responsible for material budget and operations labor scope. We are leaders in this organization who are the primary interfaces between line of business Program Management, Operations, Engineering, Sourcing, Quality or other company functions for production, development, and capture programs for Production Operations.

We ensure seamless support throughout the production process, ensuring successful delivery of contracted projects for our valued customers. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that the TLS factories and their programs operate on schedule and meet commitments. We drive momentum through action, and focus on the small wins while driving towards the overall objectives.

The F-35 OPM provides daily operational and administrative assistance to the Portfolio Lead, ensuring smooth execution of production activities. This role acts as a central point of contact for schedule coordination, data tracking, issue resolution, and cross‑functional communication, enabling the Portfolio Lead to focus on strategic decision‑making and program performance.

When you join our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. We offer opportunities for training and development to help you build your career. Our mission‑driven organization is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world, and we're looking for talented and passionate individuals to help us achieve our goals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated teamwork, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Previous experience as a supervisor.
• Cost Account Manager Trained/Certified.
• Green Belt Trained/Certified.
• Experience as PMT Lead.

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.