Engineering Program Manager

Leidos Inc; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to join our innovative engineering team to plan and manage hardware or software development projects in a global setting. You will coordinate Product Line Management, Engineering, Services and Manufacturing to meet requirements, schedule and budget.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams through NPI phases, managing risks, and communicating progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years as a program manager overseeing hardware and software development.
• Strong planning, requirements, scheduling, stakeholder management and testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own project scope, schedule and budget.
• Drive engineering and cross-functional teams to meet program objectives.
• Lead NPI lifecycle from requirements to design reviews, V&V and release.
• Conduct program and technical reviews, gate reviews, and risk management.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders; explain technical risks clearly.

Skills

Program management

Hardware & software dev

Communication skills

US Citizenship

Education

BS/BA in Computer/Electrical/Mechanical Eng or similar

Job description

Description

Leidos' Security Enterprise Solutions operation is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to join our innovative engineering team to develop novel solutions that make travel safer and more efficient on a global level. The program manager will work directly with Product Line Management, Engineering, Services and Manufacturing to understand internal and external customer requirements, develop program plans and drive the program on schedule and budget. This is a great opportunity for an Engineering Program Manager with a background in product development and a passion for engineering toplan and manage engineering design and development projects involving hardware or software solutions in a diverse and collaborative product development environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for project scope, schedule and budget
• Drive both the engineering team, as well as the cross-functional team to achieve program objectives.
• Lead the team through the New Product Introduction lifecycle phases including requirements, concept development, design reviews, V&V and release to production.
• Lead program meetings, technical meetings, program reviews and gate reviews.
• Work with the team to identify and manage program risks
• Prioritize team efforts to meet the program schedule
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to accomplish program goals.
• Communicate regularly and clearly to internal and external program stakeholders
• Be able to explain technical challenges and risks to a non-technical audience

Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar and 3+ years of experience.
• Previous experience as a program manager involving hardware and software development
• Strong planning skills including defining requirements, time estimating, stakeholder at each phase of project, documentation, and testing
• Broad Engineering background sufficient to analyze design data related to electrical, software, mechanical, and physical science disciplines. Position requires working with subject matter experts to make design trade-offs with respect to cost and performance.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Highly motivated, resourceful and creative solution finder
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Experience with Agile software development practice
• Experience working with teams on product development of algorithms, imaging systems or trace analysis systems, software and network solutions
• Hands-on design engineering experience with the development, and production of electronics equipment for use in medical devices, government security and/or military applications, or similar

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Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.