Supply Chain - Material Program Manager - MPM - F-35 Dev - Level 6

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You have arrived at your career destination! Join us! 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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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)
Responsible for development, assessment, and workflow analysis to ensure optimal business operations and continuous improvement
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
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
Collaborate with Labor Relations & Human Resources to enhance employee engagement