Description
Leidos' Defense Systems Strategic Hypersonics Division is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead critical initiatives within the Thermal Protection System (TPS) Program. The Program Manager will drive program execution across technical, schedule, cost, and contractual objectives while leading multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors across geographically dispersed locations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of complex initiatives within the TPS Program
- Lead program planning, execution, monitoring, and control
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and technical teams to drive execution of advanced high-temperature materials, composite manufacturing, and testing activities
- Serve as a primary interface with a diverse government customer community
- Lead and influence geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary teams
- Provide oversight of subcontractor performance
- Maintain accountability for program financial performance
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, cost, and execution risks
- Translate complex technical and contractual requirements into executable program strategies
- Ensure program execution aligns with contractual requirements and government regulations
- Develop and deliver clear program performance updates and strategic recommendations
- Lead the evaluation and implementation of evolving program requirements
- Champion process improvements and data-driven decision-making
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence
Basic Qualifications:
- BA or BS degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 13+ years of prior relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineering, Business Management or Project Management degree
- Experience supporting a multi-year development/production program valuing more than $100M
- Flight Programs experience
- Cost estimating and Budget management Experience in Earned Value Management
- Disciplined metric-driven program management
- Proven experience managing and meeting tight schedules
- Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
- Strong understanding of hardware development, manufacturing, procurement, production, and integration
- Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent is desirable