Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, focusing on innovative solutions in space technology. The Senior Project Engineer will develop and maintain communication artifacts and manage a multi-channel communications plan, ensuring message alignment with strategic priorities and delivery milestones.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain communication artifacts (e.g., newsletters, briefs, presentations) that convey engineering‑excellence initiatives
- Design, execute, and manage a multi‑channel change management communications plan to reach all stakeholder groups
- Partner with program change‑management leads to align messaging with strategic priorities, roadmap milestones, and delivery schedules
- Ensure consistency and cohesion of messages across projects, teams, and leadership tiers
- Continuously improve communication strategies based on data insights and stakeholder feedback
- Serve as the central point of contact for all communication‑related inquiries within the Process Innovation Change Enablement (PICE) team
Requirements:
- Experience in Engineering Program management, and/or corporate communications for transformation initiatives
- Experience creating, updating, and distributing communication assets
- Proficiency with standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (e.g., intranet platforms, document‑management systems)
- Post‑secondary degree or equivalent training in engineering, communications, business administration, or a related discipline
- Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) in engineering, communications, or a related field
- 5 + years of experience leading large‑scale transformation or change‑management communications programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for non‑technical audiences
- Demonstrated track record of influencing organizational strategy and long‑range goals
- Experience with formal engineering change‑control processes, including design‑change approval and drawing release management
- Familiarity with MBOE frameworks or similar continuous‑improvement toolsets
- Experience managing monthly flow‑down briefings or similar regular technical communication cadences
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for product design compliance
- Ability to develop and track communication‑effectiveness metrics (engagement, survey feedback, etc.)
- Strong stakeholder‑management skills, including liaison work with change‑management leads and senior engineering leadership
- Proficiency with project‑management software and collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Confluence)