Project Manager

Leidos Defense Manufacturing Sector is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. The position will support a critical air defense program by overseeing, coordinating, and managing projects needed to scale manufacturing capability at our existing Leidos Manufacturing facilities. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring requirements and milestones are being met. Duties include developing budgets and schedules to meet contractual and project requirements for a defined portion of a program. The Project Manager will also contribute to establishing and defining program plan requirements, delivery timelines, key performance indicators, and monitoring and reporting performance to ensure contractual, cost, and schedule objectives are met. Primary Responsibilities Develop resource‑loaded project schedules and manage the tasks, dependencies, and risks to deliver projects on time and within budget. Oversee and coordinate multiple projects while monitoring and managing risks. Collaborate with the manufacturing facility teams, including functional support teams, subject matter experts, contracts, subcontracts, finance, and security, to ensure projects are executed efficiently and meet cost, performance, and schedule objectives. Set project goals, develop plans to meet those goals, and report status throughout the project lifecycle. Brief and present project plans to key stakeholders. Organize meetings to discuss project goals and progress. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Demonstrated success in working with leadership to understand and define resource needs of your project. Experience in performing project audits; monitoring/tracking of corrective actions; managing process improvement; performing process checks on internal procedures; and reviewing contract deliverables. Demonstrated success in multi‑tasking, self‑assigning work, and functioning in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Proficiency with MS Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, and PowerPoint). Prior experience managing complex projects to include scope baselining, budgeting, scheduling, and performance monitoring/reporting. Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL area. Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated expertise in Lean principles, manufacturing metrics, and continuous improvement. Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint accounting software is a plus. Familiarity with Solumina MES software is a plus. Familiarity with Agile or Windchill PLM software is a plus. Strong personnel, planning, and project management skills. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr