Project Manager

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Project Manager What You Will Be Doing 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. The Project Manager Rep Sr serves as a primary liaison between internal customers and the Visual Communications team. This role independently manages projects from intake through closure, ensuring creative deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget. This position requires a proactive, organized professional who can connect projects across the portfolio, identify workflow efficiencies, and uphold strong data accuracy and fiscal accountability standards. The Level 3 PM operates with moderate autonomy and partners closely with Creative Directors, discipline leads, and stakeholders to ensure successful execution. 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 Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The 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. * At 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. With 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. If 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. Other Important Information By 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. 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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 range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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