Program Manager, F-35 New Capability Transition - Level 5
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 701378BR Date posted: Aug. 18, 2025
Description:F-35 New Capability Transition Program Manager - We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to serve as the F-35 New Capability Transition Program Manager reporting to the Senior Manager of the Configuration Readiness team within the Production Program Office.
The configuration readiness team has scope and focus areas defined as:
• Production Insertion of New Capabilities
• Engineering for Correction of Deficiencies
• Change Integration
• Concurrency
• Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) Management
The configuration readiness team operates in a dynamic environment and touches across the entire program life cycle from development with capability insertion to the production line and into sustainment. The ideal candidate thrives in an agile work environment where each day offers an opportunity to learn something new or handle a different aspect of the program.
What You Will Be Doing:
Key Responsibilities
The F-35 New Capability Transition Program Manager will be responsible for program management of new capabilities being inserted into the production line. The PM will be responsible for developing transition plans and air system playbook integration with development and sustainment, foreign Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) capability transition planning, development of work around plans, proposal planning, development and status of metrics, and preparation of key program reviews and special requests presentations.
Additionally, the program manager will be responsible for developing, managing, and socializing capability roadmaps, risk, issue, opportunity management for new capability related scope/gaps, supporting program management reviews, and providing proposal inputs.
Basic Qualifications:
• Program Management, Project Management, Project Engineering and/or Systems Engineering experience
• Experience creating detailed execution plans
• Experience communicating technical and business information to large groups and executive stakeholders
• Active Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with hardware design or development of technical roadmaps
• Experience in engineering change process
• Experience in Production Operations and processes
• Experience in Supply Chain Management
• Highly effective communication and strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong working relationships with functions across the program life cycle
• Earned Value Management experience as a CAM or Program Manager or Project Manager
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Strong presentation skills and ability to address complex matter / solutions with senior leadership
• Program Planning and Negotiations
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: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:F-35 New Capability Transition Program Manager - We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to serve as the F-35 New Capability Transition Program Manager reporting to the Senior Manager of the Configuration Readiness team within the Production Program Office.
The configuration readiness team has scope and focus areas defined as:
• Production Insertion of New Capabilities
• Engineering for Correction of Deficiencies
• Change Integration
• Concurrency
• Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) Management
The configuration readiness team operates in a dynamic environment and touches across the entire program life cycle from development with capability insertion to the production line and into sustainment. The ideal candidate thrives in an agile work environment where each day offers an opportunity to learn something new or handle a different aspect of the program.
What You Will Be Doing:
Key Responsibilities
The F-35 New Capability Transition Program Manager will be responsible for program management of new capabilities being inserted into the production line. The PM will be responsible for developing transition plans and air system playbook integration with development and sustainment, foreign Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) capability transition planning, development of work around plans, proposal planning, development and status of metrics, and preparation of key program reviews and special requests presentations.
Additionally, the program manager will be responsible for developing, managing, and socializing capability roadmaps, risk, issue, opportunity management for new capability related scope/gaps, supporting program management reviews, and providing proposal inputs.
Basic Qualifications:
• Program Management, Project Management, Project Engineering and/or Systems Engineering experience
• Experience creating detailed execution plans
• Experience communicating technical and business information to large groups and executive stakeholders
• Active Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with hardware design or development of technical roadmaps
• Experience in engineering change process
• Experience in Production Operations and processes
• Experience in Supply Chain Management
• Highly effective communication and strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong working relationships with functions across the program life cycle
• Earned Value Management experience as a CAM or Program Manager or Project Manager
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Strong presentation skills and ability to address complex matter / solutions with senior leadership
• Program Planning and Negotiations
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: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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