Program Manager

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a high-profile radar production program transitioning from development to full-rate production. You will manage manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and customer challenges, delivering on-time, within budget, and to contractual standards.

The role requires strong leadership of cross-functional teams, finance oversight, risk management, and timely decision-making in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent plus 8+ years' experience (or MS with 6+ years).
• Direct responsibility for program financial performance (P&L, EAC).
• Leadership on defense, aerospace, or government programs.
• Ability to lead in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.
• Strong executive presence and communication.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing production/manufacturing programs.
• Experience engaging senior government and corporate leaders.
• US Citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance.
• Residency in Huntsville, AL or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of program execution, including cost, schedule, technical performance, contractual requirements, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain full program financial responsibility, including P&L, forecasting, EAC, and financial performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, contracts, and finance.
• Drive production planning and execution, ensuring manufacturing readiness, material availability, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Identify and manage program risks, resolve complex technical and operational issues, and drive timely decisions.
• Serve as the primary program interface with the U.S. Marine Corps customer, maintaining strong relationships and effectively managing customer expectations.
• Engage confidently with senior government customers, military leadership, and Leidos executive leadership.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for program growth, additional production orders, and follow-on work.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Financial management

Risk management

Education

BA/BS or MS

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos' Defense Sensors organization is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a high-profile radar production program supporting the U.S. Marine Corps. This program is transitioning from development into full-rate production and requires a leader capable of managing complex manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and customer challenges. The Program Manager will have full responsibility for program execution, financial performance, schedule, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive production readiness and execution, proactively manage risks, and resolve complex technical and operational issues in a fast-paced environment. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with 'can't fail' missions. Are you ready to make an impact? Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of program execution, including cost, schedule, technical performance, contractual requirements, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain full program financial responsibility, including profit and loss (P&L), forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and financial performance.
• Lead and align cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, contracts, and finance.
• Drive production planning and execution, ensuring manufacturing readiness, material availability, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Identify and manage program risks, resolve complex technical and operational issues, and drive timely decisions.
• Serve as the primary program interface with the U.S. Marine Corps customer, maintaining strong relationships and effectively managing customer expectations.
• Engage confidently with senior government customers, military leadership, and Leidos executive leadership.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for program growth, additional production orders, and follow-on work.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years or prior relevant experience; Additional education, experience or training will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Prior experience as a Program with direct responsibility for program financial performance.
• Significant leadership experience on defense, aerospace, intelligence, or government programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and incomplete information.
• Strong executive presence, judgment, communication skills, and learning agility.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex programs, establish priorities, exercise sound judgment, and make timely decisions in challenging environments.
• Experience managing production or manufacturing programs.
• Experience engaging senior government, military, and corporate leaders.
• Demonstrated experience managing program financial performance, including budgets, EACs, cost and schedule performance, and profitability.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing fixed-price defense production contracts.
• Experience with radar, sensor, electronic warfare, or other complex defense electronics systems.
• Active Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience transitioning defense systems from development into production.{}