Portfolio Manager

Portfolio ManagerLockheed Martin Ventures (LMV) is seeking an energetic Portfolio Manager to serve as a strategic bridge between Lockheed Martin and our portfolio companies. In this role, you will identify and execute opportunities for inorganic value creation. You will partner closely with internal technology and product teams, business area and functional stakeholders, and portfolio companies to shape roadmaps and investment plans, identify transition opportunities, and execute initiatives to integrate portfolio companies into the Lockheed Martin ecosystem.Key responsibilities include developing stakeholder relationships by turning emerging technology trends into insights that shape internal roadmaps and ground due-diligence in expert analysis to support high-conviction investments. You will cultivate strategic partnerships with portfolio companies, align goals, and guide founders through the Lockheed Martin ecosystem to capture high-impact opportunities. You will execute a scalable engagement framework, systematically gather updates, track performance metrics, and produce concise narratives that surface trends, risks, and opportunities. You will manage the LMV R&D risk-reduction and integration pipeline, set objectives, define transition guidelines, triage business-area requests, and prioritize funding requests. You will partner with business-area stakeholders, board observers, and investment managers to synthesize company- and portfolio-level KPIs into recommendations that steer future investment and collaboration strategies. You will deliver timely communications and briefings to senior management, translating portfolio performance and strategic insights into decision-ready information. You will represent LMV in internal and external forums, advocate for portfolio interests, and expand the network of partners, customers, and collaborators.Why join LM Ventures? Work at the frontline of innovation, connecting breakthrough technologies with Lockheed Martin's world class capabilities. Collaborate with senior technologists, product leaders, and external entrepreneurs in a fast paced, high impact environment. Access LM's extensive resources, mentorship programs, and career development pathways.Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in engineering, computer science, or related discipline combined with 10+ years of relevant work experience. You should be a self-starter with a generalist mindset, capable of balancing high-level strategic thinking with the operational discipline. You should demonstrate ability to work cross-functionally and build deep, trusted relationships with internal and external teams. You should have strong analytical expertise with proven ability to synthesize complex performance data and engagement findings into clear, insightful narratives for executive leaders inside and outside Lockheed Martin. You should have excellent communication and storytelling skills; adept at crafting concise, compelling messages and delivering presentations that drive alignment and informed decision making. You should be able to travel domestically and internationally, as needed. You should be able to obtain and maintain a Secret (or higher) security clearance.Desired skills include an MBA or advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline. Experience in evaluating early-stage deep tech by applying structured technical validation frameworks to low-TRL systems, accurately assessing viability and risks. Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret financial statements and understand venture capital performance metric. Active Secret clearance or higher.