ROB JONES
Program Management
Dallas–Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Strategic aerospace and defense executive with over 30 years leading multi-billion-dollar programs, turning around underperforming organizations, and delivering sustained value in aircraft, satellite, software, and cyber systems. Trusted by customers and C-level stakeholders to drive cultural change, improve award fees, and execute flawlessly across complex portfolios. Board-experienced, customer-focused, and passionate about building high-performance teams that deliver mission-critical results.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Additional Leadership Roles
- Additional leadership roles with Lockheed Martin, Qwest Communications, Jones International, Northrop Grumman, and SHL Systemhouse.
Director / Senior Program Manager – F-35 Programs
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
01.2015 - Current
- Led strategic planning and execution across F-35 customer programs, sustainment, and industrial participation.
- Developed and implemented the first integrated F-35 strategy and annual improvement priorities.
- Founded and led the Fleet Configuration Strategy Office, managing upgrades for a 3,000-aircraft fleet.
- Delivered major cost savings initiatives and drove cultural shifts across multi-functional teams.
Engineering Program Manager – Satellite Ground Systems
Raytheon
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Managed multi-year ground software programs for JPSS and GPS OCX.
- Built customer trust, improved award fees, and delivered on complex integration milestones.
Education
MS - Management Science (Software Systems)
California State University
BA - Psychology
Occidental College
Skills
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Enterprise Turnarounds
- DoD Programs
- Customer Engagement
- Risk & Opportunity Management
- Agile Development
- Communication
- Enterprise Integration
- Chaning Cultures
Websites
Board And Community Leadership
Non-profit Board Director and Executive VP, Lockheed Martin Leadership Association (Aeronautics Business Area)
Selected Achievements
- Achieved $350M lifecycle sustainment savings by pioneering operational helmet use in F-35 simulators.
- Cut contract-to-supplier PO time from 191 to 31 days, securing a $500M proposal 1 year ahead.
- Spearheaded creation of the first F-35 fleet modification strategy for 3,000 aircraft.
- Improved CPI from 0.81 to 0.90 in 12 months on a $1B satellite program during COVID.
2022 Lockheed Martin NOVA Award
Lockheed's highest recognition for individual or team achievement, given to less than 1% of the workforce
Timeline
Director / Senior Program Manager – F-35 Programs
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
01.2015 - Current
Engineering Program Manager – Satellite Ground Systems
Raytheon
01.2010 - 01.2015
BA - Psychology
Occidental College
Additional Leadership Roles
MS - Management Science (Software Systems)
California State University
Similar Profiles
Xander BiolloXander Biollo
Babysitter at NABabysitter at NA
CLÉLIA CROZE-LABBECLÉLIA CROZE-LABBE
Baby sitter at NABaby sitter at NA
Priscila TeixeiraPriscila Teixeira
Babysitter at NABabysitter at NA
Alexandre DarneAlexandre Darne
Baby Sitter at NABaby Sitter at NA
YORK DOBYYORK DOBY
Technical Support Engineer at TigoTechnical Support Engineer at Tigo