Programmatic Meeting & Events Professional

Basic Qualifications

Project management or event planning experience Strong attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint), event‑management software, and budgeting tools

Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Programmatic Meeting & Events Lead to join the mission and the Program Management Office (PMO) Team! This position will own the development and execution of key program activities, including large‑scale employee‑recognition events, customer visits and program meeting coordination. This role will require working cross‑functionally with various Lockheed Martin teams and will drive process improvements, manage employee morale budgets, maintain and implement program business rhythms. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail‑focused self‑starter who can take independent ownership of complex initiatives, execute it with professional precision, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. This role will require some travel and may provide additional support to other PMO roles and responsibilities including executive support, internal communications, and coordination on requirements with key stakeholders as assigned.

The Programmatic Meeting & Events Lead is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Owning the process and providing meeting planning support for major program review meetings and executive‑level events, ensuring all logistical components (venue, catering, audio visual and on‑site execution) are tracked and executed Develop and execute large scale employee recognition and celebration events across multiple locations Organize customer visits and support the company’s event planning team on executing large scale VIP visits Maintain program-wide calendars Own and refine the organization’s business rhythm strategy Manage the mission area’s employee morale and meeting budgets

Desired Skills

Certifications such as CMP (Certified Meeting Professional), or Event Management credentials. Defense Industry experience preferred Familiarity with Lockheed Martin internal processes (e.g., Business Rhythm, budget policies). Experience organizing large scale events Proven budget management experience Strong knowledge of security and protocol requirements for high‑visibility visits. Excellent time-management skills and ability to work under pressure Effective communicator with ability to drive integration between functions, creating stakeholder alignment Experience effectively leading a team A problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

Other Important Information

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

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.