Manufacturing Project Manager - Level 4

Standard Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

THE WORK

In this important role you will be supporting the TPS-77 Ground Base Radar Product Line as the Lead Manufacturing Project Manager (MPM).

You will be responsible for manufacturing execution, proposals, and baselines. Responsibilities include but not limited to managing schedule & cost, manpower planning, identifying and managing risks, upholding configuration control and streamlining our process. Additionally you will be responsible for understanding program material status and coordinating cross-site needs as well as managing material Statement of Problems (StOPs) which include coordinating obsolescence solutions with Engineering and Sourcing.

This role includes overseeing different program phases, from development to transition to production and production. Frequent collaboration with Technical Operations (engineering), Sourcing, Quality, Mission Success, and Finance teams will be integral to your work. Your responsibilities will encompass managing program baseline plans, conducting capacity, resource, and staffing analyses.

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a decisive leader with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, able to guide complex manufacturing programs and partner effectively with engineering, sourcing, quality, and finance teams.

A level 4 employee is mid to senior career and typically has 5+ years of professional experience.

WHY JOIN US

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead critical manufacturing initiatives for our Ground Base Radar Product Line, directly influencing mission success.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications

•Proven leadership skills
•Strong analytical and organizational skills
•Ability to multi-task and support multiple internal or external customers
•Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization
•Operational understanding of manufacturing core functions and associated processes / best practices including manufacturing engineering, test engineering, production control, and shop management
•Strong presentation skills
•Strong CAM skills
•Accountable and decisive leader responsible for impactful decisions
•Prior experience coordinating and managing manufacturing programs across multiple RMS facilities

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Desired Skills

•Experience with manufacturing and transition to production proposal efforts
•Cost Account Management certified
•Experience with Ground Based Radar programs
•SAP and/or Solumina experience
•Tableau familiarity with ability to effectively utilize data
•Lean / Six Sigma green belt or black belt certified
•Experience working in a represented environment