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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