Program Planner (Level 2)

Marietta, Georgia

Lockheed Martin Corporation
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Description:

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine .

This position will support LM Aeronautics Air Mobility and Maritime Missions (AMMM) programs such as C-130J, LM-100J, C5 Galaxy and P-3 Orion, to include Engineering development, Fabrication / Production of aircraft and retrofit kitting Sustainment and Fleet Modification operations. Candidate for this position will develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for new and existing developments programs as Program Summary Master Schedules. Experience in facilitating support for various tasks from the initial phase to completion. A proven ability to be a major contributor in developing/authoring a plan that describes the project is required. The position also requires appropriate responsiveness to program challenges or changes in scope or tasks and modifying the Master Schedule accordingly. Experience in following-up with issues not immediately resolved in a timely manner, ensuring stakeholders are aware of revised direction. The position requires a sense of urgency, getting results in a fast-paced environment. Possess the ability to effectively prioritize work to address competing or changing demands/resources. The successful candidate will resolve schedule conflicts while ensuring adherence to established processes. The selected candidate must have solid written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and purposes. They must be able to keep stakeholders well informed, listen carefully and incorporate feedback as appropriate and clearly express ideas and concepts. This position will interface with various levels inside the AMMM Program and requires the ability and willingness to provide efficient, quality products and services to a broad mix of internal customers. Computer competency is required as a variety of mainframe, web-based, and desk top applications are used. (Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Microsoft Project and Deltek Open Plan). Experience in implementing efficiency improvements in processes/procedures is highly desirable. Prefer individual with experience in establishing and/or maintaining the critical path of a program in a networked schedule (IMS).

What's In It For You:

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.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

A level 2 employee Typically has 2 - 5 years of professional experience.

Basic Qualifications:

- Experience with integrated planning and scheduling

- Experience in writing / managing overall project plans and coordinating with individuals and management at various levels within the program/company.

- Knowledge of / understanding of cost and schedule integration.

- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired Skills:

- Excellent communication /interpersonal skills.

- Working knowledge of scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Deltek Open Plan, Oracle Primavera or similar scheduling software.

- Scheduling experience including Critical Path Methodology (CPM) / network scheduling experience.

- Knowledge of AMMM/C-130 Manufacturing/Fabrication, and Engineering processes.

- Ability to teach others, showing the impact/value of the group's products / services.

- LEAN or Six Sigma training or certification.

- Experience in problem resolution.

- Project or Program Management experience.

- Earned Value Management (EVMS) experience.

- Conflict resolution skills.

- Proposal development experience

- Schedule Risk Assessment experience.

- Integrated Master Plan experience.

- Experience in leading/managing a team of people and use of team building skills.

Clearance Level: None

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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Yes

Career Area: Program Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

Date Posted: 13 June 2025
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