Space Program Manager: Mission Delivery & Customer Lead

Leidos; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos has a contingent opening for a Program Manager supporting the Exploration, Environment & Earth Intelligence Division. The PM will serve as the customer’s main point of contact, supervise staff, manage scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables, and coordinate with subcontractors to meet contract requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in engineering/computer science with 10+ years in space programs, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to obtain a Public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field with 10+ years of technical or supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of program management experience in a technical program with annual value of $10M+.
• Experience with different contract types (e.g., FFP).
• Experience in financial, performance, risk and change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the single point of accountability for overall contract performance (scope, cost, schedule, staffing, technical quality).
• Primary customer contact for CO, COR, and technical leadership; ensure customer satisfaction.
• Plan and manage multiple teams led by technical leads to meet contract requirements.
• Generate forecasts for budget, labor resources, equipment, and supplies.
• Oversee subcontractor and teaming partner performance; communicate status to Leidos leadership.
• Support proposal, recompete and business-growth activities.

Skills

Program management

Space program experience

Contract management

Budget and cost control

Staff leadership

Customer relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Leidos has a contingent opening for a Program Manager supporting the Exploration, Environment & Earth Intelligence Division. The PM will serve as the customer’s main point of contact, supervise staff, manage scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables, and coordinate with subcontractors to meet contract requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in engineering/computer science with 10+ years in space programs, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to obtain a Public