Sobre esta vaga de Program Manager na Leidos
Leidos' Defense Systems is seeking a talented Program Manager to join in on the cutting-edge working happening in our Indirect Fire Protection Capability/Force Protection Business Area. 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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Responsibilities Include:
- Provide leadership and direction for the day-to-day management of a large Army acquisition program
- Coordinate and oversee project activities, ensuring they align with program goals and objectives.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
- Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure project success.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including DoD clients, subcontractors, and team members.
- Support the development and execution of risk management plans.
- Prepare and present program status reports and briefings to senior management and DoD clients.
- Ensure compliance with DoD regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Foster a collaborative and productive work environment within the program team.
- Ability to orchestrate cross functional teams to ensure high quality solutions are delivered from conception to launch
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university plus 12-15 years of relevant experience in the defense industry or Masters with at least 10-13 years of relevant experience in the defense industry.
- Proven experience in prototype development, test and support equipment development and operations and maintenance.
- Strong technical background, with knowledge of engineering and manufacturing principles.
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage complex projects, multitask, and prioritize effectively.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team of professionals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Experience in risk management, including the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to the project.
- Experience working with government contracts and regulations.
- Must be a US citizen possess and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance.
- Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on a DoD acquisition program
- Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment
- Background in engineering
- Previous military experience
- Ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation
- Extensive understanding of defense acquisition process.
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Original Posting:
September 8, 2026For 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00The 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.
