Program Management Manager

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Stratford
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we are driving innovation in aviation with the CH-53K King Stallion, the world’s most advanced heavy-lift helicopter. The CH-53K is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of the modern battlefield, delivering unmatched capability, reliability, and performance. As part of the CH-53K team, you’ll contribute to a program that plays a vital role in supporting critical missions worldwide. THE WORK The CH-53K Program is seeking an experienced and energetic Program Manager to oversee the production and delivery of Full-Rate Production (FRP) aircraft (Lots 7) including the recently awarded Multi-Year contract. In this critical role, you will lead cross-functional teams to manage program scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring the successful delivery of mission-ready aircraft. Your work will directly impact the program’s operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and future success. Key responsibilities include: Managing overall program scope, schedule, and budget. Coordinating with internal stakeholders, including contracts, finance, planning, engineering, production, and quality teams, to meet program requirements. Collaborating with external stakeholders, including suppliers, partners, and government agencies, to ensure program success. Managing and mitigating program risks across technical, schedule, and budget domains. Developing and managing program budgets, including financial planning, reporting, and forecasting. Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Building and maintaining strong relationships with program stakeholders. WHO WE ARE At Sikorsky, we are committed to engineering the future of aviation through teamwork, innovation, and excellence. From military helicopters like the CH-53K to commercial aircraft, our legacy of superior craftsmanship and dedication to mission success sets us apart. We thrive on challenges and work together to deliver solutions that exceed expectations. WHO YOU ARE You are a seasoned leader with proven experience in program management, particularly in aerospace or defense programs with Earned Value Management. Your strategic thinking, technical expertise, and ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders make you an asset to any team. You excel at driving program success through collaboration, risk management, innovative problem-solving and attention to detail and are comfortable working in an environment that has a high level of corporate focus. WHY JOIN US Joining Sikorsky means becoming part of a legacy of innovation and excellence. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking programs that make a difference. With competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration and work-life balance, Sikorsky is more than a workplace—it’s a place to thrive. RMSPM Basic Qualifications • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in program management, project management, or operations management in aerospace, defense, or a related industry. • Ability to manage program budgets, schedules, and risks effectively. • Working knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, policies, and acquisition processes. • Familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles. • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Desired skills • Experience with conflict resolution and negotiation • Experience in a Production Program Management role • Experience developing and executing supplier Return to Green (RTG) plans • Prior full-criteria program exposure •Project Management Professional (PMP) certification • Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement certification • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $154,100 - $267,145. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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