Subcontract Program Manager

Lockheed Martin is hiring a full-time Subcontract Program Manager in Sedalia, Douglas County, to help steer the supplier and subcontract efforts that keep advanced defense and space programs moving forward. If you thrive at the intersection of program execution, procurement, and partnership management, this on-site role offers a chance to contribute to work that genuinely matters.

About the Role

As a Subcontract Program Manager at Lockheed Martin, you will own the lifecycle of subcontracted work packages, acting as the primary link between internal program teams and external suppliers. Based in Sedalia, Douglas County, you will balance cost, schedule, and technical performance while ensuring every subcontract aligns with broader mission objectives in the space and defense domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee subcontracts across the full program lifecycle, from sourcing through close-out.
• Manage supplier relationships to keep deliverables on schedule, within budget, and at the required quality and technical standard.
• Partner with engineering, procurement, finance, and program leadership to align subcontract scope with program goals.
• Track performance, identify risks early, and drive corrective actions to protect cost and schedule commitments.
• Support compliance with applicable contractual, regulatory, and program requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in program, subcontract, or supplier management, ideally within aerospace, defense, or a related technical field.
• Strong command of cost, schedule, and risk management fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to work on-site in Sedalia, Douglas County, in a full-time capacity.

About Lockheed Martin

At Lockheed Martin, the mission and the people behind it carry equal weight. Built around advancing defense and space technology, the company is defined by a culture of collaboration, purpose, and measurable impact. Space is treated not as a destination but as a domain full of possibility — a place to innovate and push what is achievable for security and humanity alike.

How to Apply

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