Defense Sensor Programs Lead (Technical PM)

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Technical Project Manager in Huntsville to lead multiple software-intensive defense projects. You will partner with government customers and internal teams to prioritize requirements, manage schedules, and ensure successful delivery across software, cybersecurity, and IT domains.

The role emphasizes leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and delivering program reviews, with onsite requirements and potential for career growth within the defense portfolio.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related technical field with 4–8 years of experience.
• Strong technical foundation in software, engineering, integration, testing, or similar efforts.
• Experience leading technical projects and cross-functional teams, growth into program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of multiple technical projects and task orders within a defense software portfolio.
• Collaborate with government customers and internal leadership to define requirements and plan modernization initiatives.
• Develop integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing aligned to contract objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across software, systems, cybersecurity, IT, and contracts.
• Manage risks,Track performance, and deliver reviews to customers and leadership.
• Oversee software development lifecycle, Agile planning, and release readiness.

Skills

Project management

Systems engineering

Software development

Linux

Python

MATLAB

CI/CD

DevSecOps

GitLab

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Technical Project Manager in Huntsville to lead multiple software-intensive defense projects. You will partner with government customers and internal teams to prioritize requirements, manage schedules, and ensure successful delivery across software, cybersecurity, and IT domains.

The role emphasizes leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and delivering program reviews, with onsite requirements and potential for career growth within the defense portfolio.