Project Manager
Project Manager
Visual Communications is seeking a proactive Project Manager to partner closely with creative teams and stakeholders to independently manage projects from intake through delivery. This role drives operational excellence through disciplined execution, fiscal accountability, and a strategy-first, value-always mindset that ensures creative work delivers measurable business impact.
Key Responsibilities
Project Ownership & Execution
Serve as single point of contact for assigned clients and creative teams
Facilitate intake through Workamajig (WMJ), ensuring complete and accurate project setup
Partner with discipline leadership to support resource allocation decisions
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets
Monitor progress and proactively intervene to resolve risks or bottlenecks
Manage scope changes and communicate impacts to stakeholders
Operational & Financial Oversight
Track budgets and ensure work remains aligned to approved scope
Support accountability by ensuring contributors charge time appropriately
Monitor KPIs such as speed-to-delivery and project cycle time
Provide regular budget and status reports to clients
Upload and track vendor quotes and invoices in the project management system
Ensure timely and accurate project closure and documentation
Collaboration & Communication
Schedule and facilitate meetings between clients and creative teams
Attend creative meetings and capture notes, decisions, and action items
Maintain alignment between project teams, stakeholders, and leadership
Identify opportunities for improved workflow and operational consistency
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of project management experience
Experience working with creative or Visual Communications teams
Experience developing and managing project schedules and budgets
Experience using project management systems (Workamajig preferred)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Desired Skills
Experience in defense or aerospace environments
Strong problem-solving and risk management skills
Ability to analyze project data and report on performance metrics
Experience managing vendor coordination and tracking invoices
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 – $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary will reflect the candidate's final work location.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
If you are an experienced professional and your skills align with the following: Experience Level: Experienced Professional, Business Unit: Aeronautics Company, Relocation Available: Possible, Career Area: Marketing, Type: Full-Time, Shift: First.
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