{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f729bbb3b88bee4ef739e35d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f729bbb3b88bee4ef739e35d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f729bbb3b88bee4ef739e35d","title":"Quality Program Manager","description":"JOB ID: 734089BR\nDate posted: Jul. 08, 2026\n\nDescription:\nWHAT WE'RE DOING\n\nThis position is for a Quality Program Manager to manage the Quality Program implementation and successful execution for Land and Maritime Solutions (LMS) Market Segment's Maritime and Land Training Solutions (MLTS) Market Area.\n\nTHE WORK\n\nThe selected individual will be responsible for all aspects across the entire program’s life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and life time support. It will require an in-depth understanding of the Quality Program Manager tasks as they pertain to hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, inspections and customer support. Must have overall knowledge of quality standards (e.g. ISO, AS9100, CMMI, etc.). The QPM’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\n\nPartner with sub Market Segment Director as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases. Develop interactive relationship to manage Business Performance expectations.\nPerform a detailed Contract review and flow down contract QA requirements to QA team.\nMonitor and communicate MLTS Quality staffing and specialized skillsets needed (e.g. Hardware Quality Engineering, Software Quality Engineering, etc.) Coordinate resource allocation.\nFunction as, or coordinate with, Cost Account Manager (CAM) to establish Quality budgets and cost commitments. Ensure cost commitments are met and financial responsibilities are performed.\nServe as a member in sub Market Segment Risk and Opportunity Review Boards. Nominate risks and opportunities and enter into the program’s ROADs tool.\nEnsure implementation of a Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), are documented and current, effectively implemented.\nSchedule and ensure assessments of program (e.g. Quality Audits, QHSC, etc.)\nReview of the Director’s Programs Performance Measurements Manager (PMM) and individual program 5 Block Reports prior to and after publication to provide recommendations. Obtain consensus with Quality Program Team (QPT) and understand differences with QHSC.\nActively participate in the Market Segments Business Rhythm (including weekly Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, CCBs, monthly director PMRs and Director staff meetings), prepare and align the programs monthly Quality Health Score Card (QHSC).\nHave the ability to articulate the customer's requirements, concerns, and expectations to the program team. Maintain the DCMA/Customer QA relationship (i.e. Quality IPT, DCMA Leadership, DCMA council, etc.).\nEstablish and maintain effective Quality Program Team (QPT) Business rhythm, discuss staffing, successes, and challenges.\nPlan and execute Enterprise Excellence activities (PEPs, Metrics, Financials). Ensure PMP/Program Plans are updated and maintained.\nSchedule and organize customer product acceptance events (DCMA, PEO-Stri, etc.).\n\nWHO WE ARE\n\nOur customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.\n\nWe provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.\n\nWHO YOU ARE\n\nYou thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.\n\nWHY JOIN US\n\nYour Health, Your Wealth, Your Life\nOur flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nAS9100 QMS knowledge\n\nExperience Supporting Multi Programs/Functions and Proven Ability to multi-task to address concurrent Program Priorities\n\nExperience Practicing Advanced Root Cause Analysis Techniques (e.g. Reality Charting, Cause and Effect Charting, Diagnosing Unwanted Outcomes (DUO))\n\nAbility to obtain a secret clearance\n\nUnderstanding of System, Software, and Hardware Engineering processes\n\nAbility and willingness to travel as needed to execute duties and responsibilities\nDesired Skills:\n\nUnderstanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)\nExperience Working military Contracts (DoD, MoD, etc.)\nComplete Program Lifecycle - Experience on Development and Sustainment programs\nExperience in Support of Large, Complex Development Programs\nExperience Supporting Multiple Development and/or Operating Sites\nExperience Supporting Major Proposal or Campaigns or Proposal Training\nTrained and Certified Control Account Manager (CAM) or Active EVMS CAM Certification\n\nFormal Program Management Training or Experience (Domestic and/or International)\nWell-versed in Program Management Tools and Reports (e.g. 5-bllockers/EPRS (PMM))\nRisk and Opportunity Training/Experience\nISO9001/AS9100/CMMI Certified Auditor\nPerformed Major Subcontract Evaluations/Qualification (e.g. RBAT)\nINAR/BR/PAR Program Representative and/or Panel Member\nPoint of Contact/ Primary Interface for Complex Customer Relations\nSW/HW/Systems Engineering Experience\nExperience Leading teams and mentoring other employees\nActive Corrective Action Board and/or DCMA Council Member\nSecurity Clearance Statement:\nThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.\n\nClearance Level:\nSecret\n\nOther Important Information You Should Know\n\nExpression of Interest:\nBy applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.\n\nAbility to Work Remotely:\nPart-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.\n\nWork Schedules:\nLockheed 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.\n\nSchedule for this Position:\n4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week\nLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.\nThe application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.\nAt Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.\n\nWith our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.\n\nIf this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.\n\nExperience Level:\nExperienced Professional\n\nBusiness Unit:\nRMS\n\nRelocation Available:\nPossible\n\nCareer Area:\nQA/Test and Inspection\n\nType:\nFull-Time\n\nShift:\nFirst\n\nAt Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.\nPioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.\nUnited By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.\nReal Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.\nYour Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.\nEmpowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.\nHere, the possibilities are endless because we offer:\nFlexible Schedules, dependent on role\nLevels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management\nLocations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions","company":"Lockheed Martin","rawCompany":"lockheedmarti","city":"Orlando","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T17:42:13.219Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality Program Manager","description":"JOB ID: 734089BR\nDate posted: Jul. 08, 2026\n\nDescription:\nWHAT WE'RE DOING\n\nThis position is for a Quality Program Manager to manage the Quality Program implementation and successful execution for Land and Maritime Solutions (LMS) Market Segment's Maritime and Land Training Solutions (MLTS) Market Area.\n\nTHE WORK\n\nThe selected individual will be responsible for all aspects across the entire program’s life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and life time support. It will require an in-depth understanding of the Quality Program Manager tasks as they pertain to hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, inspections and customer support. Must have overall knowledge of quality standards (e.g. ISO, AS9100, CMMI, etc.). The QPM’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\n\nPartner with sub Market Segment Director as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases. Develop interactive relationship to manage Business Performance expectations.\nPerform a detailed Contract review and flow down contract QA requirements to QA team.\nMonitor and communicate MLTS Quality staffing and specialized skillsets needed (e.g. Hardware Quality Engineering, Software Quality Engineering, etc.) Coordinate resource allocation.\nFunction as, or coordinate with, Cost Account Manager (CAM) to establish Quality budgets and cost commitments. Ensure cost commitments are met and financial responsibilities are performed.\nServe as a member in sub Market Segment Risk and Opportunity Review Boards. Nominate risks and opportunities and enter into the program’s ROADs tool.\nEnsure implementation of a Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), are documented and current, effectively implemented.\nSchedule and ensure assessments of program (e.g. Quality Audits, QHSC, etc.)\nReview of the Director’s Programs Performance Measurements Manager (PMM) and individual program 5 Block Reports prior to and after publication to provide recommendations. Obtain consensus with Quality Program Team (QPT) and understand differences with QHSC.\nActively participate in the Market Segments Business Rhythm (including weekly Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, CCBs, monthly director PMRs and Director staff meetings), prepare and align the programs monthly Quality Health Score Card (QHSC).\nHave the ability to articulate the customer's requirements, concerns, and expectations to the program team. Maintain the DCMA/Customer QA relationship (i.e. Quality IPT, DCMA Leadership, DCMA council, etc.).\nEstablish and maintain effective Quality Program Team (QPT) Business rhythm, discuss staffing, successes, and challenges.\nPlan and execute Enterprise Excellence activities (PEPs, Metrics, Financials). Ensure PMP/Program Plans are updated and maintained.\nSchedule and organize customer product acceptance events (DCMA, PEO-Stri, etc.).\n\nWHO WE ARE\n\nOur customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.\n\nWe provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.\n\nWHO YOU ARE\n\nYou thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.\n\nWHY JOIN US\n\nYour Health, Your Wealth, Your Life\nOur flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nAS9100 QMS knowledge\n\nExperience Supporting Multi Programs/Functions and Proven Ability to multi-task to address concurrent Program Priorities\n\nExperience Practicing Advanced Root Cause Analysis Techniques (e.g. Reality Charting, Cause and Effect Charting, Diagnosing Unwanted Outcomes (DUO))\n\nAbility to obtain a secret clearance\n\nUnderstanding of System, Software, and Hardware Engineering processes\n\nAbility and willingness to travel as needed to execute duties and responsibilities\nDesired Skills:\n\nUnderstanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)\nExperience Working military Contracts (DoD, MoD, etc.)\nComplete Program Lifecycle - Experience on Development and Sustainment programs\nExperience in Support of Large, Complex Development Programs\nExperience Supporting Multiple Development and/or Operating Sites\nExperience Supporting Major Proposal or Campaigns or Proposal Training\nTrained and Certified Control Account Manager (CAM) or Active EVMS CAM Certification\n\nFormal Program Management Training or Experience (Domestic and/or International)\nWell-versed in Program Management Tools and Reports (e.g. 5-bllockers/EPRS (PMM))\nRisk and Opportunity Training/Experience\nISO9001/AS9100/CMMI Certified Auditor\nPerformed Major Subcontract Evaluations/Qualification (e.g. RBAT)\nINAR/BR/PAR Program Representative and/or Panel Member\nPoint of Contact/ Primary Interface for Complex Customer Relations\nSW/HW/Systems Engineering Experience\nExperience Leading teams and mentoring other employees\nActive Corrective Action Board and/or DCMA Council Member\nSecurity Clearance Statement:\nThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.\n\nClearance Level:\nSecret\n\nOther Important Information You Should Know\n\nExpression of Interest:\nBy applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.\n\nAbility to Work Remotely:\nPart-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.\n\nWork Schedules:\nLockheed 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.\n\nSchedule for this Position:\n4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week\nLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.\nThe application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.\nAt Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.\n\nWith our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.\n\nIf this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.\n\nExperience Level:\nExperienced Professional\n\nBusiness Unit:\nRMS\n\nRelocation Available:\nPossible\n\nCareer Area:\nQA/Test and Inspection\n\nType:\nFull-Time\n\nShift:\nFirst\n\nAt Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.\nPioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.\nUnited By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.\nReal Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.\nYour Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.\nEmpowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.\nHere, the possibilities are endless because we offer:\nFlexible Schedules, dependent on role\nLevels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management\nLocations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions","datePosted":"2026-08-03T17:42:13.219Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T17:42:13.219Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Lockheed Martin","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Orlando","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f729bbb3b88bee4ef739e35d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f729bbb3b88bee4ef739e35d"}}