Derek Lopez
Project Manager Sr. Staff | Aerospace and Defense | EMBA
- Role
- Project Manager Team Lead at Lockheed Martin
- Location
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Lopez
As a Project Manager Sr Staff at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, I lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives that modernize and integrate legacy manufacturing systems across all lines of business. My work aligns with the Aero strategy, driving operational efficiency and delivering future-ready production capabilities through strategic, innovation-focused execution.With a strong background in production operations and technology strategy, I bring a proven track record of developing and standing up manufacturing capabilities tailored to program needs—both domestically and internationally. From leading the activation of F-16 production in Poland to optimizing enterprise sustainment operations across multiple sites, I’ve built my career on enabling scalable, mission-critical solutions that meet complex defense requirements.My expertise spans cross-functional program leadership, production operations strategy and execution, global operations integration, digital transformation, and capacity planning. I thrive at the intersection of technology and execution—designing forward-leaning systems that unlock efficiency, agility, and long-term readiness across the aerospace and defense ecosystem.I\'m passionate about shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing through bold, systems-level thinking and enterprise-wide collaboration.
Experience
Project Manager Team Lead
Jun 2025 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
As a Project Manager Sr Stff, I lead complex digital transformation initiatives to modernize legacy manufacturing systems across Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. I oversee cross-functional teams, manage project scope, risk, and budgets, and align operations with the OneLMX Aero strategy. My work drives enterprise-wide efficiency and enhances production capability through innovative, strategic execution.
Education
Udacity
Nanodegree
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science
2007 — 2012
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
MIT xPRO
Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems
University of Oklahoma Gene Rainbolt Graduate School of Business
Executive MBA
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