Strategy Lead

Lockheed Martin is seeking a strategy lead to directly support the F-35 Production Engineering Director in day‑to‑day tactical and strategic program execution. Responsibilities Support the overall management of the F-35 Production Engineering business rhythm. Lead the Production Engineering strategy for the F-35 program including implementation of Hoshin Kanri and PE OBEYA. Serve as primary liaison between PE leaders, the Director, and senior management. Represent PE on cross-functional councils and meetings such as Constraints Management, R&R Council, and "This Week on the Line". Maintain and communicate schedule, staffing, and budget information to stakeholders. Oversee risk management, culture initiatives and compliance with DCI cross‑charging rules. Drive ad‑hoc and project‑specific actions to support overall production goals. Support business rhythm execution for the Production Engineering Organization. Partner with Production Operations Action Officers in day‑to‑day alignment between PE and Production. Ensure 100% on‑site presence. Schedule 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package available. 3 day weekends every weekend. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 3+ years of experience managing or executing projects, problem solving, and collaborating with large teams. Project management and decision‑making experience utilizing business and financial acumen. Experience handling multiple tasks/priorities simultaneously. Experience handling a wide variety of non‑technical tasks. Experience with executive presence and hosting meetings and presenting to executive‑level leadership and large groups. Desired Skills: Knowledge of LM Aero design, tooling, manufacturing planning (Bill of Material and Work Instructions), and corrective action processes and systems. Positive employee relations with utilization of Culture of Accountability principles. Ability to effectively communicate the need for change and motivate teams to drive improvements to meet organizational goals. Good oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate at the LM executive and customer level. Earned Value Management knowledge, Control Account Manager experience. Experience performing and managing producibility and affordability improvements. Knowledge of Lean Principles and Continuous Improvement Techniques. Technical knowledge of F-35 designs, manufacturing plans, tooling, planning, and capital funding processes. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite. Demonstrated high level of organizational skills. Clearance Level None Location Fort Worth, TX Employment Details Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY Career Area: Manufacturing Type: Full-Time Shift: First Relocation Available: Possible Equal Opportunity Employer Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr