Program Planning Manager - Level 5

Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space in King of Prussia, PA seeks an experienced level 5 Program Planning Manager to join our team in support of the Space Security programs portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the program planning efforts, ensuring the development and execution of comprehensive plans to meet program objectives and requirements. This role requires a strong understanding of program management principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation,

Lead the program planning team in the development of detailed plans, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Organizational Breakdown Structures (OBS), and Resource Breakdown Structures (RBS)

• Collaborate with program stakeholders to ensure plans align with program objectives and customer requirements,

Conduct risk management and mitigation planning to ensure program success

• Develop and maintain program management artifacts, including program schedules, budgets, and status reports
• Provide program planning support to program managers, including development of program management plans, schedules, and budgets
• Ensure compliance with Lockheed Martin policies, procedures, and standards
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and partners
• Lead and participate in program reviews, including Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Earned Value Management (EVM) reviews

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Basic Qualifications:

• Proven experience with integrated planning, program management, or a related field, with a focus on planning, scheduling, and execution
• Formal or informal experience managing and integrating multiple plans, schedules, and resources to achieve program goals and objectives
• Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling principles, practices, and tools, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Must have an active or current Top Secret security clearance

Desired Skills:

• Open Plan Knowledge including cross-linking of multiple program files together
• Critical Path Methodology; Schedule Risk Assessment and Analysis; Risk & Opportunity Management
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin's planning and scheduling processes and tools, including, MS Project, Open Plan and other planning and scheduling software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and program management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and develop creative solutions to planning and scheduling challenges
• Change leadership experience
• Strong influencing and relationship management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work well in team environment

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin encourages big-picture thinking. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Benefits you can enjoy include:

• Medical {many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical}
• Dental
• 401k {with generous matching}
• Generous paid time off
• Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
• Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
• Fun, talented, and witty teammates
• Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership
• Community-minded organization
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement

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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.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Program Planning

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First