Open Air Radar Program Portfolio Manager

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Looking for an Opportunity to Make an Impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values—and a commitment to doing the right thing for our customers, our people, and our communities. Your greatest work is ahead. Leidos’ RF Systems Division is seeking a Low Band Surveillance (LBS) Program Portfolio Manager to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. The LBS program is a large, complex radar system requiring a diverse engineering and manufacturing skill set to execute successfully. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering mission commitments to the customer while meeting financial commitments to the Division. You will lead a cross-functional program team, manage program execution across hardware and software development, and serve as the primary programmatic interface with the customer. This role includes P&L responsibility and regular briefings to RF Systems Division and Land Systems Business Area leadership on program performance. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and exceptional communication skills. Some travel for meetings and test events is required. The Leidos Defense Systems Sector delivers a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Our solutions include enterprise and mission IT, intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence operations support. Our team solves the world’s toughest security challenges—supporting “can’t fail” missions for customers worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with 12+ years of experience in defense/aerospace, or 10+ years with a Master’s degree
5+ years of experience managing technical programs involving development and production in the defense industry (or equivalent rigor)
Demonstrated success measuring and managing scope, schedule, and cost performance
Strong understanding of program planning and Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques and tools
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong customer interaction and stakeholder management experience
U.S. citizenship required; must possess and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville / North Alabama area

Nice To Haves

PMP certification (PMI)
Experience with or working knowledge of: AS9100 quality systems and compliance
DoD acquisition processes and methodologies
Risk identification, analysis, and mitigation techniques
Systems engineering principles, design and manufacturing processes
Subcontract management, including SOW development and oversight of technical, schedule, and cost performance
Proposal management, including partner identification, subcontract SOW development, and proposal planning and writing

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted customer advocate, managing expectations and delivering results
Provide technical oversight for advanced technology development programs
Lead cross-functional teams through the full product delivery lifecycle, including hardware and software development
Deliver strategic leadership across technical management, system solutioning, and customer engagement
Support senior leadership in defining and executing contract strategies, financial performance, and budget control
Prepare and brief executive leadership on financial estimates, ROMs, and new development efforts
Lead, mentor, and develop program execution professionals within the department
Manage integrated master schedules, risks, opportunities, and program deliverables to ensure on-time, on-budget performance