Program Manager jobs

ACT, Canberra

Business Development

18021BR

At Lockheed Martin Australia, we believe that when people are empowered, inspired, and supported, they can achieve extraordinary things. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. And we thrive on collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Every day is a chance to solve the world’s most complex challenges and make a profound impact. Experience it here.

You’ll navigate a rapidly changing global Defence landscape, manage competing demands, and work across business areas to identify and implement solutions that meet both program and corporate requirements.

This role involves frequent domestic travel (monthly) and international travel (approximately twice a year) to support program activities and stakeholder engagement.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement industrial development initiatives aligned with GSC objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry, government, and Lockheed Martin program stakeholders globally.
• Coordinate participation at local and international tradeshows, industrial capability conferences, company site visits, inbound visits, company training initiatives and responsibility for our flagship training activity, the Mentor Protégé Program.
• Support program capture objectives and communications initiatives.
• Track and report on opportunity progress, maintain databases, and manage SharePoint/website updates.
• Identify world-class Australian capabilities that align with Lockheed Martin priorities.

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking a proactive and adaptable professional to join our Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program. In this high-visibility role, you’ll manage our GSC Program , build relationships with Australian industry and government stakeholders, and ensure program performance measures are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to both corporate and program priorities.

About you:

• Adaptable, flexible, and able to manage competing demands.
• Able to navigate Defence technology changes and a dynamic business environment.
• Strong ability to look across business areas to identify corporate and program requirements.
• Demonstrates commercial acumen, with an understanding of business drivers, financial considerations, and market dynamics beyond Defence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, engaging with executives and stakeholders.
• Experience with SMEs, universities, or Australian export control compliance is a plus.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; additional tools experience advantageous.

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won't experience anywhere else.
We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in.

• Flexible work & Hybrid work options
• Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback
• A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family
• Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs
• Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any accommodations that will help you to be successful.

Australia

Permanent

Full Time