Senior Project Manager

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

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 built on a commitment to doing what’s right — for our customers, our people, and our communities. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Within Leidos’ Defense Sector , the Test Instrumentation & Lethal Mechanisms (TI&LM) Portfolio is seeking a Project Manager to support multiple contracts within its Lethal Mechanisms and Effects branch. This project manager will support multiple projects for DoW government customers. This full-time position is based on site at a Leidos facility in Huntsville, AL. Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Project scope & baseline management (i.e. cost, schedule, technical) Regular interfacing and alignment with external customer Communication and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders including Manufacturing, Scheduling, Engineering, Finance, Contracts and Business Development Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders Track project performance and provide regular status reports to leadership Manage scope changes and ensure alignment with project objectives Ensure compliance with company processes, quality standards, and contractual requirements Facilitate project meetings, reviews, and post-project lessons learned Risk, Issue and Opportunity identification and management Proposal basis of estimate (BOE) generation and support

Requirements

Requires a BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. (or equivalent experience, training and certifications in lieu of degree).
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Project and scheduling analytics skills.
Active DoD Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required)
Proactive, self-starter with a willingness to learn
Ability to prioritize and manage tasks
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Ability and willingness to work onsite in Huntsville Alabama; relocation is not offered for this opportunity.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of design / development / prototyping projects
Experience supporting government customer base
Working knowledge of electromechanical assemblies and/or electronics manufacturing
Strong technical and project management background

Responsibilities

Project scope & baseline management (i.e. cost, schedule, technical)
Regular interfacing and alignment with external customer
Communication and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders including Manufacturing, Scheduling, Engineering, Finance, Contracts and Business Development
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
Track project performance and provide regular status reports to leadership
Manage scope changes and ensure alignment with project objectives
Ensure compliance with company processes, quality standards, and contractual requirements
Facilitate project meetings, reviews, and post-project lessons learned
Risk, Issue and Opportunity identification and management
Proposal basis of estimate (BOE) generation and support