Director of Enterprise Strategy and Growth

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Corporate Strategy is seeking a highly experienced executive with deep corporate strategy vision, a proven record of shaping long term growth and C-suite savvy communications skills to head its Enterprise Strategy & Growth (ES&G) Directorate. Working hand-in-hand with LM’s most senior leaders the Director will shape the company’s long‑term growth outlook, define and evolve its enterprise strategy, and drive high impact, strategic discussions that shape decisive C suite actions. This position will lead a team of strategists in: LM North Star Strategy – Manage the process for development, communication, and evolution of the company’s overarching strategic vision. Long‑Term Growth Forecasting – Direct the 10‑year strategic forecast model, incorporating scenario analysis and key annual insights that result in actionable initiatives. Executive Strategic Councils & Events– Shape and manage the ELT-level Strategy Council, Strategic Planning Conference, Board of Directors Strategy session, BA Priorities Review and ELT Strategic Advisory Group (SAG). Integrated Strategic Calendar – Manage the enterprise‑wide calendar of strategic events, ensuring alignment of Annual Priorities Reviews and other key touchpoints. International Strategy Support – Provide centralized strategic support for global markets and initiatives. Strategic Project Management – Lead and govern ELT level strategic programs that deliver fresh insights that translate to measurable business impact. Data Driven Strategy Enablement – Champion the integration of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and modern data architecture to amplify strategic insights, forecasting accuracy, and decision making excellence. In addition to these key strategic initiatives, the Director will: Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, including Business Area leadership, F&BO, BA Strategy and Business Development teams, Corporate Development, LM Ventures, LM Evolve, BA Controllers, CTO, Operations, and GBDI; and, Build, motivate, and develop a high-performing team to deliver business results. This role requires extensive travel, primarily to Bethesda, MD, and Crystal City (Arlington), VA, as well as other locations, to support SVP and ELT priorities.

Requirements

Strong leadership and executive communication skills, with the ability to drive results and build consensus across multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated expertise in developing strategic vision and translating it into business action and outcomes
Proven financial and business acumen
Leadership in developing long-range strategic forecast models, extracting executive-level insights and translating those insights into concise, actionable recommendations
Understanding of enterprise-wide Strategic Planning cadences and experience in complex stakeholder alignment across business areas and functions
Exceptional project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to translate complex issues into actionable strategic recommendations and present them to senior leaders through compelling, concise presentations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to construct, gather, and analyze complex data sets and develop actionable recommendations
Proven track record as a leader, with a demonstrated ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing teams, and to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed, nominally 25%

Nice To Haves

Background in an LM business area or a deep understanding of the company's products, services, markets, and operations
Proficiency in key technologies impacting the aerospace and defense industry
Understanding of international strategy development and experience working in a global business environment, with a knowledge of international markets and trends
Responsive, trusted, enterprise-wide relationships
Exposure to strategy mobilization

Responsibilities

Manage the process for development, communication, and evolution of the company’s overarching strategic vision (LM North Star Strategy)
Direct the 10‑year strategic forecast model, incorporating scenario analysis and key annual insights that result in actionable initiatives (Long‑Term Growth Forecasting)
Shape and manage the ELT-level Strategy Council, Strategic Planning Conference, Board of Directors Strategy session, BA Priorities Review and ELT Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) (Executive Strategic Councils & Events)
Manage the enterprise‑wide calendar of strategic events, ensuring alignment of Annual Priorities Reviews and other key touchpoints (Integrated Strategic Calendar)
Provide centralized strategic support for global markets and initiatives (International Strategy Support)
Lead and govern ELT level strategic programs that deliver fresh insights that translate to measurable business impact (Strategic Project Management)
Champion the integration of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and modern data architecture to amplify strategic insights, forecasting accuracy, and decision making excellence (Data Driven Strategy Enablement)
Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, including Business Area leadership, F&BO, BA Strategy and Business Development teams, Corporate Development, LM Ventures, LM Evolve, BA Controllers, CTO, Operations, and GBDI
Build, motivate, and develop a high-performing team to deliver business results