Program Manager Opportunity
Leidos is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead our Universal Stage Adapter program supporting NASA's Space Launch System. The Program Manager will join a team of diverse, collaborative engineers and functional staff who deliver innovative cost-effective solutions to meet national commercial and military space priorities.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Create project plans and maintain project objectives
- Oversee the technical scope under the assigned control accounts
- Lead program level meetings and set expectations for project team
- Evaluate and guide daily execution activities including oversight of Integrated Project Teams, functional support, subcontractors, and vendors
- Review integrated master schedule and work with IPT leads to maintain schedule
- Manage program risk and identify opportunities including working with the IPTs to develop mitigation strategies and plans to realize opportunities
- Support earned value reporting to the customer
- Evaluate program technical and programmatic metrics to ensure successful execution
- Execute program to meet or exceed profitability goals
- Develop, manage, coordinate and present various informational products including : Monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Weekly senior management meetings, Internal and external programmatic reviews, Customer IPT meetings
Basic Qualifications :
A bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university with previous program management experience is required.10 years relevant experience as a project / program manager and 15 years of experience with aerospace product development and production programs.Experience supporting a multi-year development / production program valuing more than $100M.Previous experience executing an Earned Value Management programEffective communication skills for information between various functional disciplines as well as strong briefing skills with senior customer and corporate leadershipStrong understanding of hardware development, manufacturing, procurement, production, and integrationExperience in cost estimating and budget managementExperience in managing subcontractors as a supplier manager or project / program managerPreferred Qualifications :
Experience with manned space flight programsEngineering degree(s) in a relevant fieldComposite manufacturing experienceLeading a large and diverse team including suppliers and subcontractorsProven experience in managing and meeting tight schedules and metric-driven program managementProject management qualification (PMP) or equivalentProficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPointProven leadership skills including working in a team environment, fostering communication, listening to teammate concerns and reconciling internal issues or differencesProven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisionsAnalytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written abilityCandidates must be local to or willing to relocate to the North Alabama area. Candidate will primarily work from Leidos' Huntsville, AL and Decatur, AL facilities with flexibility for situational telework.
Pay Range : $134,550.00 - $243,225.00
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer / disability / vet.