Manufacturing Program Manager

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Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to join our Defense team in Huntsville, AL supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) Program. Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing has immediate need for a flexible Manufacturing Project Manager (MPM) particularly skilled in managing multiple projects and project stakeholder interests. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in project management, cost accounting, Earned Value Management System  (EVMS) and in a manufacturing environment. The position requires technical understanding of various assembly & testing manufacturing processes necessary to produce the highest levels of industry, military, and space levels of quality assurance. The MPM will be responsible for all associated tasks, costs, schedule, status reporting, leading constraint resolution, Estimates to Completion (ETC) development, and scope of work monitoring. The MPM works within a matrix organization and is responsible for coordinating the necessary resources with various manufacturing Leaders & Program Managers to ensure the program executes to customer requirements and documented execution plans for cost and schedule.

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities  

• Coordinate with Manufacturing Leaders on the assigned projects to meet established business KPI’s and contractual requirements.
• Direct point of contact and support of internal/external customers and Program Management team members to define manufacturing requirements and plans.
• Provide input to processes, standards, and operational plans to implement organizational strategies.
• Provide regular status of the assembly to the Program Managers & Customers.
• Manage all program required deliverables to on-time delivery at required quality levels.
• This position requires knowledge in the development, maintenance, and/or tracking of: Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), the change management process, the work authorization process, forecasting Estimates at Completion (EACs), and implementing corrective actions.
• Knowledge of customer reporting (i.e., Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR or IPMDAR), etc.)
• Project management or project control experience working with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), IMS, and work authorizations
• Understanding of cost and schedule development as well as controls to conduct root cause analysis developing variance rationale and recovery plans, as needed. 
• Experience with baseline change control processes and monthly schedule status processes
• Familiar with integration of EVMS and risk management
• Ability to communicate with executive leadership (internally or externally) regarding matters of significant importance to the organization/project, serving as a primary briefer on Cost, Schedule, Performance, IBRs, EVM reviews and other program control events inside the Program and for Leidos leadership.
• Provide regular program status updates and reports to customers and organizational managers.
• Manage & report out program status using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) CPI & SPI
• Experience with development of Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Complete (EAC)
• Develop variance analysis on EAC & recovery plans as needed.
• Support development of labor and material estimates for new business opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison between Manufacturing, Program Management & Senior Leadership.
• undefinedBasic Qualifications  Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited institution with 8-12 years of relevant experience in project or program management or four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of degree.Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.Ability to multi-task, interact, and succeed with multiple customers and stakeholders with varying expectations and requirements.Manage and organize complicated and diverse scopes of work to ensure successful program execution.Demonstrable and extensive experience with MS Office tools (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word).Experience with EVMS in development of ETC/EAC, variance analysis, recovery plans.Good written & verbal communication skillsundefined Preferred Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationEngineering or Technical Degree is a plus.Hands-on technical experience with Product Life Management, Configuration Management, and Enterprise Resource database management systems (e.g., Costpoint & LENS), interface tools, and reporting.Manufacturing background or knowledge especially in assembly & testing processes.Knowledge in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma improvement methodology
  
  
  

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Original Posting:

October 1, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.