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Program Manager

AT Leidos
Leidos

Program Manager

Huntsville, AL

Description

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Leidos' Defense Systems Aerospace Systems Business is seeking a Program Manager to join our team!

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. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

As a Program Manager, the individual will lead a program team involved with advanced manufacturing of military missile systems components. The position will have responsibility for planning, tracking, and execution of complex tasking within technical, schedule, and budget constraints. The Program Manager will be the primary interface with the customer and will also be responsible for customer relationships. Additionally, the Program Manager will be a critical member of the proposal team responsible for follow-on business and on contract growth.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Engineering Discipline with 15 years of related experience.

Candidate must have strong leadership credentials, good organizational skills, attention to detail and work well as a key member of a team often tasked to be highly responsive and agile in order to satisfy critical warfighter needs.

The candidate must have experience in the following areas:

  • Experience in medium to large complex machining, welding and assembly programs
  • Flight Programs (Missile, Space Launch or Rocket launch systems)
  • Cost estimating and Budget management
  • Organizational/IPT development
  • Leading a large and diverse team including suppliers and subcontractors
  • Disciplined metric-driven program management
  • Proven Experience managing to and meeting tight schedules
  • Effective communication of information between various functional disciplines as well as strong briefing skill with Sr. Gov't customers (SES, General Staff) and C level leadership.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
  • Strong understanding of hardware development, manufacturing, procurement, production, and integration.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP Certification a plus

Original Posting:

May 30, 2025
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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $134,550.00 - $243,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Client-provided location(s): Huntsville, AL, USA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00160149
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program