Open Air Sensors Science & Technology Program Portfolio Manager

Leidos’ Open Air Sensors Division is seeking a Science & Technology (S&T) Portfolio/Program Manager to lead advanced radar technology development programs supporting Army and Navy customers. This position is responsible for program execution, technical oversight, customer relationships, and profit and loss (P&L) performance across a diverse portfolio of hardware and software development efforts., The Senior Program Manager will:

• Program Execution: Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex hardware and software development programs, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance.
• Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction and technical oversight across advanced technology development efforts.
• Financial Management: Maintain P&L accountability, manage budgets and contracts, and develop financial estimates and rough orders of magnitude (ROMs).
• Customer Engagement: Build strong customer relationships, manage expectations, and communicate program performance to customers and executive leadership.
• People Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop program management professionals to strengthen organizational performance.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage cost, schedule, and risk, and deliver on customer and business commitments. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills. Some travel is required., * BS degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in Business or Engineering plus 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 years of prior relevant experience.

• Program Execution: Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex hardware and software development programs, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance.
• Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction and technical oversight across advanced technology development efforts.
• Financial Management: Maintain P&L accountability, manage budgets and contracts, and develop financial estimates and rough orders of magnitude (ROMs).
• Customer Engagement: Build strong customer relationships, manage expectations, and communicate program performance to customers and executive leadership.
• People Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop program management professionals to strengthen organizational performance.
• Must be a US citizen possess and able to maintain an active secret clearance.
• Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes and AS9100 quality standards.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, hardware/software development, manufacturing, and risk management.
• Experience managing subcontractors, including statements of work (SOWs), technical performance, cost, and schedule.
• Experience supporting proposal development, partner selection, and cost estimating.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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 do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business., Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .