Project Management & Planning Operations Mgr - L5

Standard Job Description

You will be the Project Management & Planning Operations Manager for the Operations Team. Our team is responsible for delivering integrated project management and planning support across the organization.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Project Management & Planning Operations Manager you will be responsible for overseeing operational aspects of ongoing projects and acting as a liaison among project management, planning, project teams, and line management.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate recruitment, selection, and training of subordinate employees.
• Oversee project status, budgets, schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Monitor project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client‑satisfaction goals.
• Implement mechanisms for monitoring progress and intervene with project and line managers.
• Serve as liaison between project management, planning, project teams, and line management.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, excels at problem‑solving, and is dedicated to delivering high‑quality results. This role offers the opportunity to shape project execution across a dynamic portfolio, driving impact for both clients and the organization.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain a US Security clearance
• Bachelors degree required to apply
• Ability to work multiple tasks and deal with competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin Global Supply Chain Procedures and Requirements
• Experience leading a team of individual contributors
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and changes in deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Experience working with SAP and S4Hana

Desired Skills

• Previous leadership experience and/or exhibiting influence without authority
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, from new hires to leaders
• Attention to detail and processes, including process improvements
• Experience working with suppliers, conducting supplier visits, knowledge of manufacturing and special processes
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
• Demonstrated risk and opportunity management experience
• Must have experience in in developing and executing supplier management strategies
• Assigning and managing team workload to meet cost and schedule objectives
• Coaching and mentoring Supply Chain members to ensure successful execution of the program
• Serve as key interface between Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program
• Align supplier strategy with enterprise industrial base objectives (capacity, resilience, cost, and rate readiness)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate''s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.