Strategic Planning Senior Manager

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. The Strategic Planning Senior Manager will lead a team supporting organizational-level strategic planning, product portfolio alignment, and governance initiatives to drive growth, affordability, and operational excellence across Lockheed Martin Space and the Enterprise Performance and Improvement organization, specifically reporting to the EP&I Director of New Business and Strategic Planning. This role partners cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Finance, Strategy & Business Development, and Operations to develop actionable strategies, enable product reuse, and shape long-term roadmaps aligned to business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
Demonstrating experience leading, training and guiding teams.
Experience in strategy, financial analysis, product planning, or operations within a complex organization
Demonstrated ability to: Lead cross-functional projects and influence without direct authority
Demonstrated ability to: Develop and present executive-level briefings and recommendations
Demonstrated ability to: Conduct financial analysis, scenario modeling, and data-driven decision support
US Citizen
Able to obtain and maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET/SCI clearance
Successfully pass a drug and background check

Nice To Haves

Experience within aerospace, defense, or high-technology industries.
Deep understanding of product portfolio management, reuse strategies, and lifecycle governance.
Experience working with enterprise-level initiatives and operating models (e.g., digital transformation, common product frameworks).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights .
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience interfacing directly with senior executives and leading strategic forums.
Proficiency with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel, Power BI).
Demonstrated ability to drive measurable business impact (cost reduction, growth, efficiency gains).
Experience building and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

Lead development and integration of nested product strategies and roadmaps across the portfolio, ensuring alignment with mission, market, and technology priorities
Conduct internal and external strategic assessments to identify market trends, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities
Support strategic campaigns, business pursuits, and long-range planning efforts across domestic and international markets
Drive adoption, governance, and execution of the Preferred Product Reuse Catalog, ensuring alignment to strategic market needs
Establish and lead governance forums (e.g., Product Review Boards) to guide product selection, transitions, and lifecycle decisions
Define and maintain portfolio baselines (e.g., major product lines) to enable standardization and scalability
Lead cost takeout initiatives by identifying and quantifying savings driven by product commonality and reuse
Conduct financial modeling, scenario analysis, and trade studies to support strategic decision-making
Develop business cases and resourcing strategies to enable execution of strategic initiatives
Lead cross-functional teams and workshops to align stakeholders, validate assumptions, and drive consensus on strategic initiatives
Partner across Strategy & Business Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to ensure strategies are executable and aligned with enterprise priorities
Manage multiple high-visibility initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Develop and leverage data models, dashboards, and visualizations to provide actionable insights to executive leadership
Translate complex data into clear, concise recommendations for senior stakeholders
Serve as a hiring manager and mentor, supporting development of interns and early-career professionals
Champion workforce development initiatives (e.g., veteran transition programs, engagement groups)
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.