Mk7 Baseline Control Program Manager

Baseline Control Program Manager for Mk7 Program

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The Mk7 program, a $14B development program, is seeking a highly skilled Baseline Control Program Manager who will also serve as a Deputy Program Manager. This critical role will report directly to the Mk7 Program Manager and will be responsible for leading program integration and coordination across the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Portfolio of programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Baseline Control : Create, update, and execute program processes and documentation. Manage Engineering Review Board, Configuration Control Board, and Schedule Review Board. Ensure cross-organization execution and portfolio staffing to accommodate growth. Maintain portfolio organizational structure, communications plan, and execution CONOPs.
• Deputy Program Manager : Integrate Mk7 program across supporting organizations in FBM, DoD, and DOE design agents for W93 / Mk7. Delegated decision authority for program-level decisions. Facilitate communications across multiple sites and drive a positive, integrated culture. Up to 25% CONUS travel between sites required. Preferred candidate location : near Lockheed Martin Space facility in Valley Forge, PA. Full-time office work expected.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a strong background in program management, integration, and coordination, with experience in baseline control and deputy program management. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, as well as the ability to work effectively in a distributed organization across multiple sites. Up to 25% CONUS travel between sites required. Preferred candidate location : near Lockheed Martin Space facility in Valley Forge, PA. Full-time office work expected.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other Technical [STEM] field from an accredited college, Minimum of 8 years professional experience, Experience interfacing with all levels of management, stakeholders, peers, and customers, Professional experience with Program Management, Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative working environment across business organizations, You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, with ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Skills

15+ years' total experience, Experience interfacing with Program stakeholders across internal organizations (e.g. E&T, Operations, ATLO etc.). Experience in program execution. Demonstrated experience in developing high performance teams and guiding culture change in the organization. Ability to plan strategically and translate these strategies into daily, weekly and monthly tactical rhythms. Ability to motivate, develop, and successfully energize a large multi-site team. Excellent communication skills. Ability to distill high level vision into direction and communicate decisions through both verbal and written methods.

Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level : Top 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 : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. 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 : 9x80 every other Friday off 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.