Program Manager (PM)

We are seeking a Program Manager (PM) to support our Exploration, Environment & Earth Intelligence Division. As a Program Manager, you will execute and implement strategy, support services, and overall contractor activities and deliverables to NASA and/or space industry commercial customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the single point of accountability for overall contract performance, managing scope, cost, schedule, staffing, and technical quality.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer, providing technical supervision and managing contractor personnel assigned to the program.
• Assess the market for new and innovative projects and professional services, and in partnership with business development, support activities for on-contract growth and new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with customers to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Plan, organize, and manage multiple teams led by experienced technical leads to meet contract requirements across various projects.
• Work with task and functional leaders, other companies, and support personnel to execute contract plans.
• Generate forecasts for budget, labor resources, equipment, and supplies based on team and contract needs.
• Perform contract management tasks to meet quality, safety, OCI, property management, and information/IT security obligations defined per contract provisions.
• Ensure that the program is optimally staffed with the appropriate levels of skills.
• Oversee multi-function project teams responsible for technical deliverables of the contract.
• Manage subcontractor and teaming partner performance where applicable.
• Communicate program status to the customer per contract requirements and to the Leidos Division Manager.
• Support proposal, recompete, and business-growth activities, including identification of adjacent mission work and positioning for follow-on task orders.
• Mentor and develop employees for future career growth opportunities.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field and 10+ years of technical and/or supervisory/management experience leading teams and projects supporting space research, missions, or programs.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of program management experience in a technical program, contract, or large multi-faceted task order with an annual value of $10M+.
• Experience with different contract types, such as FFP.
• Experience in financial management, performance management, business management, process management, resource management, risk assessment and risk management processes and procedures, and change management.
• Experience overseeing multi-function project teams in a matrixed organization.
• Experience in business development processes.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with and presenting to individuals at all levels, including executive level.
• Interpersonal skills, including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
• Analytical, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing demands.

Desired Skills:

• Previous NASA or space industry experience.
• Proven ability to build and lead alliances and partnerships with other companies to accomplish customer objectives.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or Program Management Professional Certification (PgMP).
• Experience supporting AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Creative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to focus on details while maintaining a broader perspective.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required.