Senior Material Program Manager - Defense Supply Chain

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

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Principal Material Project Manager to lead material strategy across programs, manage open purchase orders, and drive supplier accountability from order to payment. You’ll work with manufacturing and program teams to resolve delays, mitigate risks, and provide senior leaders with clear decision points.

The role requires a BS/BA with extensive defense/aerospace experience, strong communication, and DoD security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• BA degree with extensive program/materials management experience in defense or aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain systems and procurement processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead material strategy across the program, manage POs, resolve delays, and drive supplier accountability.
• Interface with Leidos and key suppliers, escalate risks, and ensure contractual adherence.
• Summarize program metrics and support planning, execution, and evaluation of procurements.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and facilitate negotiations to improve performance.
• Support program reviews, EAC/ETC updates, and variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication

Citizenship required

Security clearance

PowerBI

MS Office

Deltek Costpoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PowerBI

Deltek Costpoint

MS Office

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Principal Material Project Manager to lead material strategy across programs, manage open purchase orders, and drive supplier accountability from order to payment. You’ll work with manufacturing and program teams to resolve delays, mitigate risks, and provide senior leaders with clear decision points.

The role requires a BS/BA with extensive defense/aerospace experience, strong communication, and DoD security clearance eligibility.