Leadership Development

Building the Leaders of Tomorrow ___

Unlock Your Leadership Potential

We're dedicated to helping build the leaders of tomorrow. Our Leadership Development Programs offer tailored training, mentorship, and hands-on experience to help you advance your career, gain critical skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Whether you're a rising professional or an experienced employee, we provide the tools you need to excel in leadership roles.

Why LM? ___

Why Choose Lockheed Martin Leadership Programs?

Comprehensive Learning Paths

Our programs include classroom training, online courses, real-world assignments, and tuition assistance to support your growth.

Mentorship and Networking

Learn from experienced leaders, connect with peers, and build professional relationships across Lockheed Martin and beyond.

Tailored for Your Career Goals

Focus on building key leadership skills like strategic thinking, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Commitment to Community

We extend mentorship to suppliers, small-business owners, and students, inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Functional LDPs ___

Leadership Development Programs by Functional Area

Communications Leadership Development Program (CLDP)

Duration: 2 Years | Format: Rotational Program

Launch your career in communications with rotations across executive messaging, social media, marketing, media relations, and employee communications. Gain hands-on experience while learning from top industry experts.

Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP)

Duration: 3 Years | Format: Rotational Program

Enhance your technical skills and leadership capabilities while working on cutting-edge technologies. Explore diverse projects, collaborate with innovators, and build your leadership foundation in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP)

Duration: 3 Years | Format: Rotational Program

Fast-track your career in finance through three annual rotations. Benefit from mentorship by Lockheed Martin executives, exposure to strategic business operations, and robust learning opportunities to build a strong financial leadership skillset.

Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP)

Duration: 3 Years | Format: Rotational Program

Gain hands-on experience across critical business operations. Complete three cross-functional rotations in various business lines and geographic locations to develop operational expertise and advance your career in an innovative industry.

I made the best career decision of my life by joining ELDP. ELDP has provided me with the freedom to pursue my passion for flight testing while trying out new programs, locations, and roles to help me grow as a flight tester.

Samantha

Flight Test Engineer

Additional Resources ___

Other Leadership Training & Development Opportunities

Center for Leadership Excellence

At our Center for Leadership Excellence, we also offer courses to help you develop business acumen and refresh your leadership skills:

Advanced Business Case
Business Management Institute
Capturing New Business Institute
Competitive Intelligence/Positioning to Win
Contracts Leadership Institute

"WINGS" Mentorship Program

We believe in the power of mentorship and offer a variety of programs to support our employees in their career development.

Our expert mentors and advisors will provide you with the knowledge, values and skills you need to succeed in a career with us. We're committed to giving back to the community by extending our mentorship programs beyond Lockheed Martin to suppliers, small-business owners, high school students interested in STEM fields and more.

Join a Culture of Growth and Innovation

At Lockheed Martin, we invest in your future. Through robust training, mentorship, and skill-building programs, we empower you to take on new challenges and drive innovation.

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