Senior Material Program Manager

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks a Principal Material Project Manager to lead material strategy for the program, manage open purchase orders, resolve delays, and drive supplier accountability.

You will collaborate with the Manufacturing organization to review requisitions, manage procurement through order to payment, and participate in risk mitigation and program reviews; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BA degree with 12–15 years of experience, or Master’s with 10–13 years in material project management.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain and related systems.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Expert knowledge of industry practices and solutions in a professional discipline.
• Self-starter and quick learner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced on-site manufacturing environment.
• Excellent risk management methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple functions to achieve supply chain performance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Working knowledge of AS9100, FAR, ITAR, OFFSET, FCPA, and public law.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoW Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of material strategy across the program by managing open purchase orders, resolving delays, and driving supplier accountability.
• Act as the primary interface between Leidos and key suppliers, escalating delivery risks and ensuring contractual adherence.
• Present value, schedule, and decision implications to senior leaders; compile program metrics.
• Manage projects from requirements justification through evaluation.
• Participate in procurements approval processes.
• Propose innovative solutions to increase operational efficiencies and program success.
• Mitigate supply chain challenges with priority deliveries and suppliers.
• Facilitate supplier negotiations with supply chain and program personnel.
• Drive execution of vision and goals for corporate supply chain with program needs.
• Manage risks and develop mitigation plans with PMO coordination.
• Participate in Program Management Reviews and subcontractor meetings.
• Perform Control Account Management including baselines, EAC/ETC updates, and variance analysis.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Analytical thinking

Creative problem solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

PowerBI

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville, AL seeks a Principal Material Project Manager to lead material strategy for the program, manage open purchase orders, resolve delays, and drive supplier accountability.

You will collaborate with the Manufacturing organization to review requisitions, manage procurement through order to payment, and participate in risk mitigation and program reviews; some travel may be required.