# Program Manager **Company**: Leidos **Location**: Huntsville, AL **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 **Category**: Defence & Intelligence **Apply**: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Lawton-OK/Program-Manager_R-00191714?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_0d7886a0-bf9 ## Description Leidos' Defense Systems is seeking a talented Program Manager to join the cutting-edge work happening in the Indirect Fire Protection Capability/Force Protection Business Area. The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction for the day-to-day management of a large Army acquisition program. Responsibilities include: - Coordinating and overseeing project activities to ensure alignment with program goals and objectives - Developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans - Monitoring program performance and implementing corrective actions as needed - Acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including DoD clients, subcontractors, and team members - Supporting the development and execution of risk management plans - Preparing and presenting program status reports and briefings to senior management and DoD clients - Ensuring compliance with DoD regulations, policies, and procedures - Fostering a collaborative and productive work environment within the program team - Orchestrating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions from conception to launch The basic qualifications for this role are: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university plus 12-15 years of relevant experience in the defense industry, or Master's with at least 10-13 years of relevant experience - 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 include: - Experience working on a DoD acquisition program - Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently in a 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 the defense acquisition process The pay range for this position is $116,350.00 - $210,325.00. ## Skills ### Required - project management - risk management - DoD regulations - engineering - manufacturing principles - leadership - communication ### Nice to have - DoD acquisition program - military experience - design documentation - defense acquisition process --- Source: [Apply at leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Lawton-OK/Program-Manager_R-00191714?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)