1LMX Capability Development Program Director
Bethesda, Maryland & Additional Locations
Bethesda, Maryland; Littleton, Colorado; Liverpool, New York; Marietta, Georgia; Moorestown, New Jersey; Orlando, Florida; Owego, New York; Stratford, Connecticut
Job Responsibilities
Job ID: 722623BR Date posted: Mar. 31, 2026
Description:The 1LMX Program Capability Development Director is accountable for the development and on‑time delivery of the business‑system portfolios that enable the 1LMX transformation. Portfolios include, but are not limited to, the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Model‑Based Enterprise (MBE), Global Business Development & Strategy (GBDS), Program Performance Management (PPM), and Human Capital Management (HCM). The Director owns cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance across all capabilities and ensures seamless integration within the 1LMX Enterprise Reference Architecture.
Key Relationships
• Business Transformation Enablement (BTE) Portfolio Directors
• Functional Process & Product Owners
• Business Area (BA) leaders, CIOs, DTOs, and Enterprise Operations (EO) teams
• 1LMX Enterprise product‑portfolio peers
• External customers and warfighter program executives
Core Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership & Transformation
• Define and champion an accountability model that enables the capability‑development team to deliver at “fraction‑of‑time / fraction‑of‑cost” speed and scale.
• Lead cultural‑change and program‑level turn‑around initiatives that reset schedule, cost, and performance baselines, delivering measurable improvements.
• Product Portfolio Ownership
• Own requirements, set performance targets, and drive improved capability delivery for Functional Product Owner partners on day‑to‑day product‑development activities.
• Integrated Planning & Execution
• Lead, with finance and planning support, the creation and maintenance of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Program Cost Baseline fully integrated into the 1LMX master schedule.
• Ensure alignment of schedule‑cost baselines across all portfolios.
• Risk & Opportunity Management
• Implement a rigorous risk‑and‑opportunity process for each portfolio (identify, assess, mitigate, monitor, report).
• Develop opportunity‑realization plans that enhance performance and value creation.
• Collaboration & Horizontal Integration
• Cultivate collaboration with peer 1LMX product‑portfolio teams and BA counterparts to meet short‑ and long‑term LM product‑development needs.
• Review policies, recommend changes, and drive horizontal integration across portfolios and BAs
• Strategic Partnership & Thought Leadership
• Build trusted, strategic relationships with 1LMX peers; exchange domain expertise and thought leadership.
• Co‑create enterprise‑level action plans that raise product‑development capability, all aligned to the 1LMX Program Management Baseline.
• Performance Measurement & Reporting
• Define, track, and report KPIs and KCCs for program health; maintain regular reporting rhythms.
• Produce executive dashboards and briefings that enable data‑driven decision‑making.
• Conduct variance analysis, develop corrective‑action plans, and monitor resolution status.
• Continuous Improvement
• Institutionalize lessons‑learned, best‑practice adoption, and standard operating procedures across the program.
• Lead training initiatives that build an emotional connection to the transformation mission.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Adjust roadmaps in response to emerging risks, opportunities, or strategic shifts.
• Serve as primary interface with customers, senior executives, EO, BA, and external partners.
• Compliance & Governance
• Ensure all activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Support the 1LMX governance process and EO leadership with transparent, policy‑aligned reporting.
Basic Qualifications:
• Strategic thought‑leader with a record of delivering innovative, agile solutions.
• Extensive executive‑level program‑management experience across the full lifecycle (design, development, oversight) of complex systems.
• Deep expertise in project‑management metrics and program‑health analysis.
• Full‑Spectrum Leader who energizes, collaborates with, and develops high‑performing teams and world‑class leaders.
• Strong familiarity with Lockheed Martin Command Media structure and associated execution, risk, and opportunity policies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, especially at the executive level; ability to synthesize complex information into concise briefings.
• Rapid technology learning ability; can contribute fully to technical reviews and drive successful business outcomes.
• Comfortable working in a virtual/remote environment while holding the team to high standards.
• Willingness to travel as required and to work extended hours outside of core hours to meet commitments.
• Proven track record of exceeding LRP commitments via earned value management.
• Top secret clearance required
Desired Skills:
• 10 + years of executive program‑management leadership with full‑lifecycle P&L responsibility across one or multiple Lines of Business and Business Areas.
• Direct customer‑facing experience delivering products, software, or services to the warfighter; proven relationship management with external program executives.
• Demonstrated turn‑around experience: restored schedule, cost, or quality performance on large‑scale programs.
• Change‑management expertise – consistent delivery of cost‑avoidance and savings; ability to “walk the factory floor” and translate enterprise processes into operational solutions.
• Champion of best‑practice adoption (Lean, Agile, MBE) with measurable efficiency gains.
• Ability to synthesize large data sets, create ELT/Board briefings quickly, and provide concise status, risk, and remediation updates.
• Hands‑on knowledge of MES, MBE, GBDS, PPM, and HCM application domains.
• Experience converting mission requirements into end‑to‑end system solutions, accounting for design and technology‑maturity constraints; skilled in architecture, design, and interface definition.
• Strong grasp of emerging technologies, modeling, and architectural guidelines for future system development.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Operations (EO) roles, responsibilities, and capabilities.
• Proven track record of setting and executing a strategic vision
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate to secure buy-in from senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Experienced delivering cross-LOB and BA solutions
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $180,000 - $309,120. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $180,000 - $309,120. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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Description:The 1LMX Program Capability Development Director is accountable for the development and on‑time delivery of the business‑system portfolios that enable the 1LMX transformation. Portfolios include, but are not limited to, the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Model‑Based Enterprise (MBE), Global Business Development & Strategy (GBDS), Program Performance Management (PPM), and Human Capital Management (HCM). The Director owns cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance across all capabilities and ensures seamless integration within the 1LMX Enterprise Reference Architecture.
Key Relationships
• Business Transformation Enablement (BTE) Portfolio Directors
• Functional Process & Product Owners
• Business Area (BA) leaders, CIOs, DTOs, and Enterprise Operations (EO) teams
• 1LMX Enterprise product‑portfolio peers
• External customers and warfighter program executives
Core Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership & Transformation
• Define and champion an accountability model that enables the capability‑development team to deliver at “fraction‑of‑time / fraction‑of‑cost” speed and scale.
• Lead cultural‑change and program‑level turn‑around initiatives that reset schedule, cost, and performance baselines, delivering measurable improvements.
• Product Portfolio Ownership
• Own requirements, set performance targets, and drive improved capability delivery for Functional Product Owner partners on day‑to‑day product‑development activities.
• Integrated Planning & Execution
• Lead, with finance and planning support, the creation and maintenance of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Program Cost Baseline fully integrated into the 1LMX master schedule.
• Ensure alignment of schedule‑cost baselines across all portfolios.
• Risk & Opportunity Management
• Implement a rigorous risk‑and‑opportunity process for each portfolio (identify, assess, mitigate, monitor, report).
• Develop opportunity‑realization plans that enhance performance and value creation.
• Collaboration & Horizontal Integration
• Cultivate collaboration with peer 1LMX product‑portfolio teams and BA counterparts to meet short‑ and long‑term LM product‑development needs.
• Review policies, recommend changes, and drive horizontal integration across portfolios and BAs
• Strategic Partnership & Thought Leadership
• Build trusted, strategic relationships with 1LMX peers; exchange domain expertise and thought leadership.
• Co‑create enterprise‑level action plans that raise product‑development capability, all aligned to the 1LMX Program Management Baseline.
• Performance Measurement & Reporting
• Define, track, and report KPIs and KCCs for program health; maintain regular reporting rhythms.
• Produce executive dashboards and briefings that enable data‑driven decision‑making.
• Conduct variance analysis, develop corrective‑action plans, and monitor resolution status.
• Continuous Improvement
• Institutionalize lessons‑learned, best‑practice adoption, and standard operating procedures across the program.
• Lead training initiatives that build an emotional connection to the transformation mission.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Adjust roadmaps in response to emerging risks, opportunities, or strategic shifts.
• Serve as primary interface with customers, senior executives, EO, BA, and external partners.
• Compliance & Governance
• Ensure all activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Support the 1LMX governance process and EO leadership with transparent, policy‑aligned reporting.
Basic Qualifications:
• Strategic thought‑leader with a record of delivering innovative, agile solutions.
• Extensive executive‑level program‑management experience across the full lifecycle (design, development, oversight) of complex systems.
• Deep expertise in project‑management metrics and program‑health analysis.
• Full‑Spectrum Leader who energizes, collaborates with, and develops high‑performing teams and world‑class leaders.
• Strong familiarity with Lockheed Martin Command Media structure and associated execution, risk, and opportunity policies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, especially at the executive level; ability to synthesize complex information into concise briefings.
• Rapid technology learning ability; can contribute fully to technical reviews and drive successful business outcomes.
• Comfortable working in a virtual/remote environment while holding the team to high standards.
• Willingness to travel as required and to work extended hours outside of core hours to meet commitments.
• Proven track record of exceeding LRP commitments via earned value management.
• Top secret clearance required
Desired Skills:
• 10 + years of executive program‑management leadership with full‑lifecycle P&L responsibility across one or multiple Lines of Business and Business Areas.
• Direct customer‑facing experience delivering products, software, or services to the warfighter; proven relationship management with external program executives.
• Demonstrated turn‑around experience: restored schedule, cost, or quality performance on large‑scale programs.
• Change‑management expertise – consistent delivery of cost‑avoidance and savings; ability to “walk the factory floor” and translate enterprise processes into operational solutions.
• Champion of best‑practice adoption (Lean, Agile, MBE) with measurable efficiency gains.
• Ability to synthesize large data sets, create ELT/Board briefings quickly, and provide concise status, risk, and remediation updates.
• Hands‑on knowledge of MES, MBE, GBDS, PPM, and HCM application domains.
• Experience converting mission requirements into end‑to‑end system solutions, accounting for design and technology‑maturity constraints; skilled in architecture, design, and interface definition.
• Strong grasp of emerging technologies, modeling, and architectural guidelines for future system development.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Operations (EO) roles, responsibilities, and capabilities.
• Proven track record of setting and executing a strategic vision
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate to secure buy-in from senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Experienced delivering cross-LOB and BA solutions
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $180,000 - $309,120. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $180,000 - $309,120. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
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There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.