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Project Management & Planning Operations Sr Mgr - L6

Lockheed Martin

Orlando, FLFull-time$159–295K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$159–295K/yr
Location
Orlando, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance, required

Job overview

The Project Management & Planning Operations Senior Manager manages ongoing project operations and serves as a liaison among project management and planning, project teams, and line management. The role oversees project status, budgets, schedules, and reporting, and develops mechanisms to monitor progress and resolve issues. It also coordinates subordinate employees’ recruitment, training, assignments, and performance assessment while supporting productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Production Operations Management, requiredSecurity Clearance, requiredPolitical Acumen, requiredPersuasive Communication, requiredCommunication, requiredTeam Building, requiredInfluential Leadership, requiredProduction Processes, requiredTactical Missile Programs, nice to haveManufacturing, nice to haveElectrical Assembly, nice to haveMechanical Assembly, nice to haveProduction Operations Leadership, nice to haveDevelopment Programs, nice to haveDevelopment to Production Transition, nice to haveProgram Execution, nice to haveCross-Functional Collaboration, nice to haveCapacity Planning, nice to haveCapital Planning, nice to haveAssembly Methods, nice to haveTest Methods, nice to haveFirst Unit Flow Planning, nice to haveFirst Unit Flow Execution, nice to haveManufacturing Test SOW, nice to haveProposal Development, nice to haveMake-Buy Analysis, nice to haveDesign for Manufacturing, nice to haveDesign to Cost, nice to haveProduction Layouts, nice to haveEquipment Installation, nice to haveMachining, nice to haveMaterial Handling, nice to haveCost Analysis, nice to have

Qualifications

CAM Certification, nice to haveCost Analysis Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

Manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Monitors the assessment of project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Insures the development of mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Basic Qualifications

  • Must have the basic skills required of a production operations manager.

  • Must have or be able to obtain a security clearance.

  • Possess appropriate political acumen to communicate persuasively with a variety of customers (Project Office, Program Office and Senior Management).

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence.

  • A clear understanding of the production processes.

  • A history of exceptional performance within Production Operations Management on large Production and/or Developmental Programs.

Desired Skills

  • A background knowledge of Tactical Missile program and manufacturing experience.• Manufacturing experience with both electrical and mechanical assembly.• Related professional level career experience in Production Operations leadership experience.• Experience in Development Programs and transitioning from development to production.• Program execution with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and leadership.• Experience in capacity & capital planning.• Understanding and wide application of assembly and Test methods.• First Unit Flow planning & execution.• Manufacturing & Test Statement of Work.Proposal development experience.• Experience with Make-Buy generation / approval.• Experience in the design for manufacturing and design to cost.• Experience in processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining and material handling.• CAM Certification or cost analysis experience.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $158700.00 - $294700.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 15,128 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$159–295K/yr
  • Florida median$97–166K/yr277 salary ranges
  • US median$105–166K/yr10,020 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $227K, is 72% above the Florida median midpoint ($132K) — in the top quarter of Project Management salary ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 591 open Project Management jobs in Florida and 15,128 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (12,385 postings).
Education
5,860 of the 15,128 open Project Management jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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