Operations Program Manager Portfolio Lead

Operations Program Manager Portfolio Lead

We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (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.

The Work :

• Providing leadership and guidance to more junior Operations Program Managers (OPMs) within the market segment, mentoring them on their work and periodically reviewing their individual financial reporting for accuracy.
• Managing programs within the portfolio that are the most highly complex and using lessons learned to knowledge share with the group.
• Serving as Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for the overall technical, cost, schedule, and quality commitments and performance for the Production Operations scope within the program.
• Being the second in line to the Senior Manager.
• Managing Production Operations Risk & Opportunities within the Program's ROADs database.
• Developing and integrating all Operations / Manufacturing efforts within the program.
• Addressing staffing, resource, and infrastructure needs for Operations / Manufacturing, ensuring that Operations / Manufacturing is represented on appropriate Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Engaging in Performance Management Teams (PMT) as an advocate for the program.
• Leading proposal efforts for Operations in partnership with the Site Proposal and Manufacturing Finance team, specifically, basis of estimate (BOE) authoring on Truth in Negotiating Act (TINA) compliant proposals.
• Acting as the Point of Contact (POC) for Cross-plant planning coordination, partnering with other site manufacturing operations representatives, as needed.
• Launching demand in the MRP system in partnership with master scheduling and finance.
• Conducting operations kick-offs for new business.

These responsibilities require a strong leader with excellent communication, organizational, and technical skills. The ideal candidate should have experience in Production Operations or working on program teams, be able to develop, coordinate, lead, and execute daily priorities, coordinate tasks and actions with multiple functions, motivate and lead teams effectively, and have strong communication skills.

Who You Are :

Operations Program Manager Portfolio Lead supporting projects in the Land and Maritime Solutions market segment. This role involves managing a portfolio of production contracts, serving as the primary liaison between the program office and operations, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule performance, and leading the Operations Integrated Product Team (IPT) to meet program commitments. Additionally, this role includes leading other Operations Program Managers (OPMs) within the market segment as well as taking on CAM (Contracts Account Manager) responsibilities. To succeed in this role, you'll need strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. You should be able to manage multiple priorities and teams simultaneously, ensuring that each program meets its commitments and customer requirements. Additionally, experience in the Land and Maritime Solutions market segment would be beneficial, as well as a solid understanding of contract management principles. The role could include periodic business travel.

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Security Clearance Statement :

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

Other Important Information You Should Know :

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.