Description: At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry.
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Who You Are

Global Supply Chain, F-35 Development, Material Program Manager, (MPM), Senior Staff

What You Will Be Doing

The F-35 Development Material Program Manager will lead a team focused on up-front planning, early engagements with the supply base, risk & opportunity management, driving the operations tempo, and metric management for F-35 Global Supply Chain (GSC). This position will be responsible for development, assessment, and workflow analysis to ensure optimal business operations and continuous improvement.

Leader will provide capture and sourcing guidance and leadership for a team of supply chain professionals to enable the development and execution of the F-35 subcontract strategy. Must demonstrate expertise across a range of supply chain management, program management, process improvement, project management, and leadership skills; requires knowledge of activities across the Aero Enterprise. Expected to oversee the implementation and management of an F-35 SCM risk register, interface with program / enterprise risk boards, affordability/process excellence team, and provide resource planning and execution risk analysis. Responsible for alignment to the F-35 Line of Business and Aero SCM strategies through the development of the F-35 SCM strategy, execution of the strategy, generation of subcontract proposal forecasts, F-35 rate readiness/sustainment readiness support, facilitation of affordability initiatives and the development of internal operation performance measures to proactively mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities. Ensure alignment across the entire F-35 SCM organization by driving the business rhythm and operational tempo, metrics management, tool development and maintenance, organizational communications and process improvement initiatives.

You'll also collaborate with Labor Relations & Human Resources to enhance employee engagement.

What’s In It For You

From on-site to hybrid, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

AeroSCM

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
• Experience in Supply Chain Management
• Subcontract / Program Management experience
• Leadership Experience (formal or informal)
• Experience in developing and executing business/subcontract management strategies
• Negotiation Experience
• F-35 program experience

Desired Skills:

• Experience handling many overlapping projects simultaneously
• Experienced at identifying and building organizational talent
• Experience managing procurement and/or sourcing teams
• Experience executing lean processes and initiatives
• Experience with systems such as MRP, LMAP, and SAP
• Experience leading large cross functional initiatives
• Experience addressing complex matters and potential solutions with Senior Leadership
• Experience across complete product lifecycle: Production, Sustainment and Development
• Experience cross functionally, to include Engineering and Program Management

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First