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Lockheed Martin product operations manager salary in 2026

By Zero G Talent

Lockheed Martin product operations manager salary in 2026

$95K–$145K
Salary Range
E3–E4
Typical Level
Operations
Function

Product operations managers at Lockheed Martin oversee the production lifecycle — coordinating between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to ensure hardware is built on schedule and within specifications.

Salary by level

Level Title Salary Range
E2 Associate Ops Manager $78,000–$100,000
E3 Product Operations Manager $95,000–$130,000
E4 Senior Product Ops Manager $115,000–$150,000
E5 Operations Director $140,000–$180,000

Plus standard LM benefits: 10% 401(k), annual bonus ($3K-$7K), tuition reimbursement.

What the role involves

  • Production scheduling and coordination across multiple functional teams
  • Managing Bill of Materials (BOM) and configuration control
  • Tracking hardware through assembly, test, and delivery milestones
  • Resolving production blockers (parts shortages, quality holds, tooling issues)
  • Supporting Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with production status

Where these roles exist

Product operations managers are needed wherever LM builds hardware:

  • Fort Worth, TX (F-35 assembly)
  • Denver, CO (satellite integration)
  • Orlando, FL (missile production)
  • Marietta, GA (C-130 production)
  • Moorestown, NJ (radar systems)

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