Portfolio Manager

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

18d • $131,300 - $237,350

About The Position

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Portfolio Manager for its Indirect Fire Protection Capability/Force Protection Business Area. The role supports a diverse portfolio of defense systems, solutions, and services and works with program teams and cross-functional partners to achieve program goals. The Portfolio Manager also engages customers, contributes business expertise to proposals, and improves portfolio planning and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, business, or an equivalent field with 12 or more years of prior relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 10 or more years of prior relevant experience.
• Generally, 7 or more years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Experience building strategic relationships with internal and external customers and collaborating with company or industry leaders to gather advanced solutions.
• Demonstrated experience leading development or production teams that develop hardware or software solutions.
• 12 or more years of experience leading cross-disciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and customers to deliver hardware or software solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must reside in the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama area.

Nice To Haves

• Highly organized and responsive, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, productive environment.
• Background in electrical engineering to provide additional insight into technical challenges.
• Active and current DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group meetings with program teams to check status, provide guidance, and resolve issues.
• Build customer relationships, ensure high-quality service, and drive future business opportunities.
• Provide business expertise to proposals and ensure submissions align with mission, financial, and Division strategic objectives.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, contracts, growth, and supply chain partners to align and execute program goals on time.
• Develop solutions to deficiencies in portfolio planning and execution.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve team efficiency, quality, and program execution.

What This Job Offers

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