ABOUT US

Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is the Sr Business Operations manager within the MDCS market segment in support of the Canadian lead contracts. The position leads a team of 3 leaders and 30 professionals across the sub-market segment.
The ideal candidate has experience with Government contracting, Earned Value Management, Financial Planning and Analysis, planning, pricing and transformation concepts to include improvements to accurate forecasting, thruput analysis, GRID staffing reconciliation and partnering with supply chain on material planning/receipt, new business captures as well as service model captures. This leader will have a high degree of customer interface, both external and internal, and will often present to executive leadership. This leader will lead a dynamic and fast-paced portfolio and agility will be required with a growth mindset and ability to effective lead an organization through change to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Will have an oversight and responsibility for both financial operations and business operations.
• Coordination with functional areas that support business operations will be essential to effectiveness in this position.
• Responsible for supporting new business as well as program execution and performance.
• This leader will have responsibility for providing leadership and serving as a financial advisor to the program sub market-segments.

In addition to having a broad business background and strong financial acumen, the position requires a passionate people leader that can attract, engage, motivate, and develop F&BO talent within the organization. The F&BO team is a critical support function and is integrated into every part of the business. This leader will be influential in shaping the culture of the team and should be passionate about talent management.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
• Full spectrum leadership
• Program Finance experience
• FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) knowledge
• Thruput, material and GRID analysis and reconciliations
• EVM (Earned Value Management) Experience
• Ability to work in a complex/dynamic environment
• Pricing
• Planning

ADDITIONAL SKILLS DESIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Experience working on challenging/red programs, leading change, growth mindset and ability to move in a fast paced environment.