Job Description
Job Title:  Project Management & Planning Operations Mgr - L5
Posting Start Date:  11/11/26

Standard Job Description

Project Management & Planning Operations Manager position will report to the Business Requirements and Tools Team within the F&BO Core Organization. The candidate will be responsible for leading a team to create technical business requirements, develop solutions, test results and deploy earned value and program management system and tool capabilities. This position requires excellent organization, communication, and leadership skills to collaborate cross-functionally with senior leadership, lines of businesses, and functional teams. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as be a team player and willing to support other team members on a proactive basis. The selected individual will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as project team lead, for cost and schedule tool functionalities with an emphasis on the CASIE project. Additionally, this position will ensure that the development of future system and tool capabilities are aligned with business rhythm efficiencies and 1LMX to ensure success with meeting customer requirements.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above with professional experience working with earned value or software development
  • Working knowledge of LM command media to include Program Performance Management Process (PPMP)
  • Experience with enterprise-level cost management tools (Cobra, Empower, Open Plan, PM Compass, SAP, etc.)

Desired Skills

  • Extensive knowledge working with Deltek Tool Suite (Cobra, Open Plan, PM Compass) and Empower
  • Earned Value expertise
  • AI basic knowledge and utilization
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Experience working with software vendors
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical people
  • Effective organization, time management, and communication skills

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.