THE WORK As the Product Line Program Manager, you will be responsible for: Product Line Strategy & Objectives – Establish product line vision that integrates both defense and commercial market opportunities; translate market driven insights into internal investment cases and JADC2 ESG alignment; ensure proper resourcing (talent, NBF, program funding) is in place to achieve objectives. Program Management (Portfolio) – Manage growth and execution of a portfolio of C2programs exceeding $30 M annually; apply Lean Agile and Earned Value Management techniques to drive predictability and value delivery. Commercial Product Line Integration – Leverage commercial product line lifecycle experience (concept, market validation, go to market, sustainment) to broaden BMC2 appeal to non military customers and dual use markets; identify and prioritize commercial revenue streams, pricing models, and partnership opportunities (OEMs, integrators, SaaS platforms). Leadership & Team Driving – Act as a strong team driver, building high performing, cross functional squads that include engineers, business developers, finance, and support functions; foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and continuous improvement; mentor junior staff and champion variety of thought. Non Traditional Organizational Structures – Navigate matrixed, network centric org structures and influence without direct authority across multiple business units, government labs, and external partners; utilize design thinking and systems engineering mindsets to align divergent stakeholder goals.
Basic Qualifications
- Understanding of Enterprise level BMC2 / JADC2 and C4ISR market segment strategic direction.
- 10+ years of program/product line management experience, including ≥4 years leading commercial (non defense) product lines or dual use solutions.
- Demonstrated Program Management experience with U.S. or international defense contracts and commercial contracts.
- Experience communicating and briefing executives, managers, employees, and customers.
- Ability to leverage technical and managerial relationships to identify opportunities that align with BMC2/JADC2 strategic campaigns.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills; proven ability to lead cross functional, matrixed teams.
- Ability to analyze financial data and make data driven decisions (P&L ownership, ROI, pricing).
- Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Desired Skills
- Active PMP® certification (or equivalent Program Management Professional).
- Technical understanding of BMC2 command and control systems and C4ISR architectures across multiple domains.
- Demonstrated success leading capture teams, strategy development, and customer solutioning in both defense and commercial arenas.
- Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in areas such as software defined networking, cloud native C2, AI/ML enabled decision support, or commercial aerospace/defense convergence.
- Experience with Agile/SAFe frameworks and modern product development tooling (Jira, Confluence, PLM systems).
- Entrepreneurial, “out of the box” mindset with a track record of identifying untapped market niches and driving innovative approaches.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $205300.00 - $381300.00
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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.
