Supplier Program Manager

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

2d•$92,300 - $166,850•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Supplier Program Manager with an active SECRET clearance to join our team. Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector delivers a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Our work spans enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence operations support. We are solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. Leidos is seeking a Supplier Program Manager to support the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) program in Huntsville, Alabama. This role will directly support the All Up Round Magazine (AUR-M) team and provide strategic oversight across planning, budgeting, risk management, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience managing complex programs across internal teams and external vendors, along with hands-on expertise in contracts, staffing, financial management, and deliverables. This position is primarily onsite (up to 5 days per week) with some telework flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field with 8–12+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience (additional experience may substitute for a degree)
Experience with risk management tools
Strong understanding of Statements of Work (SOWs)
Experience with Supplier Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs)
Experience supporting large DoD-sponsored programs
Proven ability to manage and control budgets using complex reporting tools
Experience in engineering program/project management (e.g., reading drawings, requirements development, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, execution, and reporting)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong problem-solving and collaboration abilities
Active SECRET clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Familiarity with cybersecurity and cryptographic key management solutions
PMP certification
Master’s degree in a technical or management-related field

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage large, complex projects
Manage supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance
Provide proactive, decisive leadership to multidisciplinary teams
Make timely project-level decisions and appropriately escalate when needed
Develop project management plans, Statements of Work (SOWs), and governance frameworks
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and deliverables
Ensure requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed, and approved per PMO standards
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and within scope while managing dependencies
Build and maintain work breakdown structures in collaboration with scheduling teams
Manage project budgets, forecasts, accruals, and financial performance
Provide clear, consistent communication through status reports, dashboards, and updates
Track project progress, milestones, and overall quality of deliverables