Skip to main content
Lockheed Martin logo

Subcontract Program Management Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin

Stratford, CT · HybridFull-time$145–270K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

See where you stand before you apply. No sign-up to start.

You apply on the posting's application page, with no Olive account needed.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
$145–270K/yr
Location
Stratford, CTHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive focuses on jobs in the United States, including remote roles you can work from there.

Job overview

The Subcontract Program Management Manager oversees teams managing subcontractors and critical subcontracted systems, ensuring contractual and company-policy compliance. The role directs subcontract cost, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance; develops sourcing and subcontract program strategies; and serves as the main focal point for subcontractors and the program management office. It leads cross-functional teams through subcontract execution and delivery and requires on-site work at the Stratford facility four days per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program Management, requiredProject Management, requiredSupplier Performance Management, requiredSupplier Relationship Management, requiredCommunication, requiredPresentation Skills, requiredNegotiation, nice to haveInitiative, nice to haveIssue Resolution, nice to haveRisk and Opportunity Management, nice to have

Qualifications

8+ Years Program or Project Management Experience, required

Benefits

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

Full job description

Standard Job Description

Manages subordinate teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies. Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs, execution, and risk management. Acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, transition to program startup, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution, and contract closeout. Makes informed decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives to manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. Leads a cross-functional team, normally composed of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel, to ensure successful subcontract execution and program delivery.

Must be able to work on-site at LM Stratford facility in Stratford, CT four days per week

Basic Qualifications

  • 8+ years of demonstrated program or project management experience

  • Demonstrated experience managing supplier performance and relationships.

  • Proven strong communication and presentation skills with customers and internal and external stakeholders.

Desired Skills

  • Ability to work on site at the LM Sikorsky facility in Stratford, CT four days per week

  • Excellent negotiation skills

  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to drive issues and actions to closure.

  • Risk and opportunity management experience.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

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 11,145 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$145–270K/yr
  • Connecticut median$118–205K/yr134 salary ranges
  • US median$126–201K/yr8,643 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $207K, is 29% above the Connecticut median midpoint ($161K) — in the top quarter of Program Management salary ranges in Connecticut.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 146 open Program Management jobs in Connecticut and 11,145 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Connecticut
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (9,678 postings).
Education
3,866 of the 11,145 open Program Management jobs (35%) 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.

Prepare for this role

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.