Sustainment Leadership Development Manager-Level 4

Description

Leadership Development Program Leader – Sustainment Operations. The Leader will shape and execute the early career Sustainment Operations Leadership Readiness (SOLR) program, the mid career Sustainment Leadership Program (SLP), and support Military Partnership Programs. This role also represents Sustainment Operations Services (SOS) on the Corporate Sustainment Council for employee development.

• Program Strategy & Design – Define and evolve the SOLR/SLP strategy, curriculum, rotations, and performance metrics; ensure alignment with SOS objectives.
• Stakeholder Management – Brief senior leaders (SOS Steering Committee, Sustainment Leadership Council), create action plans, and report on success measures.
• Participant Coordination – Serve as primary liaison for SOLR, SLP, and Military Partnership participants; manage onboarding, coaching, rotations, and off program placements.
• Communication & Promotion – Drive awareness of SOLR/SLP goals and participation across Aero Sustainment; oversee all program communications and participant tracking.
• Event & Meeting Leadership – Plan monthly program meetings, annual kickoff/graduation, and special off site events; support Military Partnership events.
• HR Collaboration – Partner with HR on recruiting, demographic analysis, and alignment of talent pipelines with SOS strategy.
• Performance & Development – Ensure consistent performance ratings, promotions, and salary actions; manage Atlas Perform goals, reviews, and employee development plans.
• Alumni & Leadership Exposure – Engage the SOLR/SLP alumni network and facilitate participant interaction with senior business unit leaders.

• Strong business acumen and ability to build relationships with sustainment directors, managers, and cross business program managers.
• Proven experience in curriculum design, talent development, and workforce planning (VEMO).
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

• Holds Bachelor’s degree, preferably in HR, Business, Communications, or related discipline
• Project management experience, ability to implement and evaluate the efficacy of programs and track the progress of initiatives
• Experience presenting to executive-level management and experience interfacing with all levels of management
• Demonstrated experience in leading employee engagement, coaching, retention, culture, and/or talent efforts
• Ability to partner across organizations and collaborate with stakeholders at multiple levels

• Fully engages and understands employee needs; champions the employee experience and facilitates process improvement
• Ability to influence others
• Ability to lead a team with agility
• Knowledge and experience concerning organizational development/organizational effectiveness content areas: change management, organization and team effectiveness
• Experience in developing and aligning the workforce learning function, capabilities, and initiatives across different cultures and operating environments
• Prior experience interfacing with leadership across various functions and experience leading a team
• Budget management
• Ability to effectively work across multiple organizations, balancing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment. Cross-functional Team Collaboration
• Prior experience working with Leadership Development Programs (LDPs)
• Event planning to include creating networking opportunities and program graduation ceremonies.
• Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, Project

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