SW Program Manager

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Sikorsky, we have been helping the future arrive since 1923. We solve the great problems of our times and innovative technologies that define eras. While no one knows what's going to change the world next, our people are already working on it. THE WORK The Avionics/Flight Controls/SW Program Manager manages the development programs impacting the 53K Domestic Platform. This includes customer engagement in managing their overarching software/hardware roadmap. The scope includes being the single point of contact for all software integration related inquiries, strategy development and ensuring contract commitments and customer objectives are achievable. As the CH-53K transitions into production, technical issue resolution is paramount in the quest to deliver the only helicopter in the world with the capability to travel 100 miles ship to shore with 27,000 lbs. all day long. As a Project Manager, this individual will be directly involved with, and relied upon, to provide these unparalleled capabilities to the United States Marine Corps. WHO WE ARE Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you. WHY JOIN US We believe that owning your career and having the freedom to make critical business decisions is key to making a real impact. With the autonomy to use your skills and expertise in innovative ways, you can take on exciting challenges and help solve some of the world's most pressing problems.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
Strong interpersonal and management skills
Strong customer and supplier interface skills
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary environment including interface throughout the entire organizational structure of the company
Demonstrated capabilities in managing complex aerospace programs or projects
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Previous Sikorsky PM experience
Familiarization with Avionic Systems, Flight Controls, or Aircraft Assembly preferred
Ability to work and integrate with technical team members to understand all aspects of the product being developed/produced and the earned value implications.

Responsibilities

Managing 53K Avionics/Flight Controls platform roadmap
Developing and maintaining business metrics
Coordinating pre-proposal activities (Planned Future Actions) with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Oversight of contract efforts, engineering changes, purchase requirement generation and part procurement