Deputy Program Manager

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

10h

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Sensors Persistence Surveillance Portfolio is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to help lead a high-profile radar production and full-lifecycle defense program. The role involves complex technical, operational, financial, and organizational challenges. The Deputy Program Manager acts as a trusted extension of the Program Manager, helping drive execution, align teams, resolve issues, and make timely decisions consistent with the Program Manager’s intent and the program’s strategic direction. The role supports overall program execution, performance, and customer satisfaction and may represent the Program Manager in key meetings or act on their behalf when required.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent experience and 6+ years of prior relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Significant leadership experience on large, complex defense, aerospace, intelligence, or government programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in fast-paced environments with changing priorities and incomplete information.
• Strong executive presence, judgment, communication skills, and learning agility.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to quickly understand the program, anticipate priorities, and make decisions aligned with the Program Manager’s direction.
• Experience engaging senior government, military, and corporate leaders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Must reside in Huntsville, Alabama, or be willing to relocate there.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager.
• Experience supporting large defense programs.
• Familiarity with full-lifecycle defense program execution, including development, sustainment, and modernization.
• Experience supporting classified and international operations.

Responsibilities

• Support overall program execution, performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and align cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks, resolve complex issues, and drive timely decisions.
• Engage with executive leadership, senior government customers, and high-ranking military personnel.
• Represent the Program Manager in key meetings and act on their behalf when required.
• Support cost, schedule, technical, operational, and contractual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior