Strategic Projects

ACT, Canberra

Programme Management

17871BR

About us:

At Lockheed Martin Australia, we believe that when people are empowered, inspired, and supported, they can achieve extraordinary things. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. And we thrive on collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Every day is a chance to solve the world's most complex challenges and make a profound impact. Experience it here.

Your responsibilities will include:

This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with senior leaders, influence enterprise-wide initiatives, and deliver results in a collaborative and professional manner. You will gain exposure to high-impact projects, make a tangible contribution to organisational growth, and work in a dynamic environment where your insights and expertise are highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives, process frameworks and business improvement projects, ensuring accountability and timely delivery.
• Manage the Enterprise PMO: track actions, drive execution, and support governance meetings and enterprise issue resolution.
• Provide project management and operational support, including preparing reports, briefing materials, and decision papers for the VP Operations.
• Collaborate with Communications and stakeholders to produce briefs, business cases, memos, and other strategic materials.

About you:

We are seeking an exceptional professional to join our team as a Strategic Projects & Business Operations Lead. This role is pivotal in driving the successful delivery of business activities and supporting the corporation's growth objectives. You will lead, coordinate, and guide operational and functional initiatives across the organisation, ensuring strategic alignment, operational coherence, and enhanced decision-making capability.

To be successful you will need:

• Exceptional communicator with the confidence, humility and skill to engage senior leaders and stakeholders, both professionally and collaboratively.
• Able work independently and to influence, drive outcomes, and deliver results without positional authority.
• Strong collaborator who partners effectively across functions to achieve organisational objectives.
• Analytical thinker with a systematic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Experienced in leading cross-functional initiatives, continuous improvement programs, and enterprise-wide coordination and driving them to closure

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

A Veteran-friendly Workplace:

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

What we offer you:

When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won't experience anywhere else.

We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in.

• Flexible work & Hybrid work options
• Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback
• A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family
• Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs
• Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees' unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any accommodations that will help you to be successful.

Vacancy Country

Australia

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Employee Type

Full Time