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

As we journey through a new era of space, Lockheed Martin Space is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing team is on a mission to make a difference in the world. Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus - our customers' hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience, and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. We provide the resources, support, and the focus. You bring the passion and courage to envision limitless possibilities and we'll tackle those missions with you and stay ahead of ready.

Going to space is just the beginning. It's what you do when you get there that matters. We build satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for our government and commercial customers. Connecting people, advancing discovery, and protecting what matters most. Our satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. We also take rocket science to the next level developing systems that protect from both a distance and in close-combat. We are pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology, and we're doing it all with a team of incredible employees across the world. As we look to the future, we're driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. Come, join our Project Engineering team in the dynamic world of Space. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach - and yours - as a Lockheed Martin employee.

Our facility in King of Prussia, PA has an immediate opportunity for an early to mid-career Manufacturing Project Engineer/Program Manager to join our mission. The Manufacturing Program Manager role will be the primary interface between the Advanced Strategic Program Office and the Reentry Operations Team on assigned programs. You will help coordinate operational support functions by leading team meetings and driving the operation's business rhythms. This is a dynamic role that will communicate across the business, from customer level down to operations technicians. Our Manufacturing Program Managers are exposed to multiple Lockheed Martin business processes and develop a deep understanding of how Lockheed Martin executes on programs. The role tracks operational performance in terms of delivery, financial and quality metrics and drives improvements to ensure program success throughout execution.

Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will....

* Plan and oversee production projects and capital projects

* Develop and maintain the production IMS, allocating resources, and assisting with strategy development

* Support proposals and development of project estimates

* Perform other supporting duties as assigned by production team leadership

* Support occasional weekend or off-hour support as needed to maintain production schedule compliance

* Travel may be required.

Our employees working in this level of position typically have 5-10 years of experience.

Preference for this requisition will be given to Lockheed Martin Space employees.

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Basic Qualifications:
* 3+ years of experience working within a Manufacturing, Production, Operations, or Logistics environment

* Experience with managing a project to a schedule

* Experience working within ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc)

* Must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain a Top-Secret security Clearance
Desired Skills:
* Active Top-Secret Clearance

* Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Business discipline

* Experience writing Basis-of-Estimates (BOEs) for projecting cost and schedule for future Production programs

* Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and principles as well as work measurements and labor standards

* Demonstrated project leadership

* Demonstrated knowledge or experience with high-mix, low volume production operations

* Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment

* Strong oral and written communication skills

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and 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
* Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
* Mentorship opportunities
* Rewards & recognition
* Generous Tuition Reimbursement

We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin's values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as African American Council for Excellence (AACE), The Women's Impact Network (WIN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes.
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First