Program Manager 2 - D5 Modernization

Description

The company is hiring a Program Manager 2 for the D5 Modernization effort under Fleet Ballistic Missiles, within the Propulsion Systems business unit.

The role is on-site at the Bacchus (Magna), Utah facility.

The company values bold ideas, curiosity and taking on problems others call impossible.

Responsibilities

• Own every program phase for D5 Modernization work at Bacchus (Loaded Motor, RMA), from start to finish, and be accountable for safety, cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements, tooling upgrades and equipment replacements, and lead their operational qualification.
• Lead the digitization of data, analytical tools and production processes to raise system metrics and efficiency.
• Act as the site Control Account Manager (CAM), using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tracking to hold cost baselines and stop scope creep early.
• Stay close to the technical detail of site work, hold cross-functional engineering, manufacturing and administrative teams accountable, and clear operational blockers.
• Serve as the main contact for engineering, operations, suppliers, and the resident Lockheed Martin and Navy customers, building strong working relationships.
• Work with the site facilities and CapEx teams to identify, estimate and scope long-term infrastructure needs.
• Lead the preparation of proposals, business plans, statement of work (SOW) specifications, operating budgets and contract financial terms for future program growth.
• Work with the other program managers to align resources, set master milestones and focus effort on wider modernization goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams across technical, manufacturing and administrative areas, set critical milestones, and solve problems early to keep the master schedule on track.
• Run key program reviews and help negotiate contracts as the primary customer interface.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, with engineering or business/finance preferred, plus eight years of relevant experience.
• Five years supporting US Government contracts or programs, and at least three years as a Program or Project Manager, IPT Lead, CAM or Team Lead.
• Ability to keep the big picture in view while keeping a safety mindset.
• Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ownership mindset.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Preferred: bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Preferred: active Secret clearance.
• Preferred: experience managing US Government EVMS compliance.
• Preferred: experience with process improvement, Lean Management or Six Sigma.
• Preferred: experience with long range planning.
• Preferred: familiarity with solid rocket motor manufacturing processes.
• Preferred: familiarity with the Bacchus factory operations.
• Preferred: experience in supplier management.

Conditions

No relocation assistance is offered.

No security clearance is needed to start, and the required clearance type is Secret.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

The base salary range is $139,100.00 to $208,700.00, set by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.