Manager, Strategy Communications, Space

Lockheed Martin•Highlands Ranch, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The manager of strategy communications leads a high performing team to create and execute integrated internal and external messaging that advances Lockheed Martin Space’s strategic priorities and long term business goals. The role provides direct executive communications support to the Space President and ensures cohesive, enterprise wide storytelling that aligns business and cultural objectives across audiences. In this role, you’ll partner with senior leadership and communications colleagues to shape the internal and external narratives that drive critical business growth, including financial communications, innovation and technology storylines, company performance and strategic pursuits. This role offers high visibility, cross-functional collaboration and the opportunity to lead a talented communications team in a fast moving, high impact environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Communications, PR, Marketing, or Journalism
8+ years relevant experience in Communications
Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communications plans across multiple channels and platforms
High quality strategic communication skills; including ability to deliver strong written, verbal, and presentation that effectively communicate business cases to all levels including executive leadership
Demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated experience in translating corporate strategy into compelling messaging
Ability to travel within the United States ~ 20 percent of the time.

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal skills; adept at building relationships, coaching and providing constructive feedback at all levels
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time, effectively managing a heavy workload independently and without close supervision
Formal or informal team leadership experience
Familiarity with financial communications
Employee and executive communications experience for large, complex organizations
Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
Experience in aerospace and defense and/or high-tech industries

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a small team of advisors to develop and execute integrated communications, executive messaging, media relations and storytelling.
Design and deliver the Space President’s positioning for internal and external priorities.
Craft overarching, proactive narratives that drive awareness and action across audiences.
Partner with Space and Lockheed Martin Communications teammates to align enterprise priorities.
Produce internal assets (webcasts, memos, talking points), provide executive communications counsel and collaborate on employee communications strategies.
Build proactive media stories and relationships with journalists, analysts and influencers.
Work closely with the Space President, CFO, Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, and other senior leaders.
Define KPIs, monitor performance, and refine strategies based on data.