Project Manager (Early Career)

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Project Manager (Early Career) What You Will Be Doing Visual Communications is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Manager to support the creative team and partner with peer project managers to ensure projects are executed with operational consistency and accuracy. This role embraces a strategy-first, value-always mindset by reinforcing strong processes, clear communication, and disciplined project tracking. The Project Manager Rep supports the execution of creative projects within Visual Communications. This role focuses on coordination, documentation, and operational accuracy while building foundational project management skills. Under guidance from senior project managers or leadership, this role ensures projects are properly set up, tracked, and closed within established processes. Key Responsibilities Project Coordination -Support intake process by reviewing requests for completeness and entering accurate data in WMJ -Assist in developing project schedules and tracking milestones -Coordinate meetings and document action items -Monitor assigned tasks to ensure timelines are met Operational Support -Maintain accurate project documentation and required system fields -Track project status and escalate risks or delays to senior PMs -Assist in budget tracking and reporting -Support timely project close-out Team & Stakeholder Communication -Communicate updates to internal stakeholders under guidance -Partner with creatives to ensure clarity of scope and deliverables -Provide administrative support to ensure efficient workflow Basic Qualifications 1 year of project coordination or project management experience Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities Strong organizational and communication skills Experience with project tracking systems or similar tools Desired skills Exposure to creative or marketing workflows Experience with Workamajig or similar PM software Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities Experience working with Visual Communications or Creative Teams Strong attention to detail and data accuracy 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 $63,800 - $112,470. 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 $73,400 - $127,075. 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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