Overview

Leidos is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM) to support its growing Hypersonics Portfolio within the Defense Sector. This role helps shape manufacturing strategy and execution for critical national defense programs. The position serves as the primary interface between Hypersonics Program leadership and the Leidos Manufacturing organization, reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Operations. Occasional travel may be required. The role is based in the Huntsville/North Alabama area.

Primary Responsibilities

Manufacturing Program Management and Leadership

• •Serve as the main connection between Hypersonics Program leadership and Manufacturing
• •Lead the Hypersonics manufacturing integration team
• •Support proposal and capture efforts for new or emerging opportunities

Manufacturing Planning and Execution

• •Perform as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for manufacturing and test scope
• •Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, including non-recurring planning elements
• •Partner with site leaders and functional managers to create Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for manufacturing, testing, and supporting activities

Cost, Schedule and Performance Management

• •Coordinate budgets with Program and Manufacturing finance teams to ensure alignment and capacity planning
• •Monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple manufacturing sites
• •Use earned value management principles and KPIs to drive performance
• •Provide variance analysis, rationale, and corrective actions when required

Communication and Reporting

• •Maintain recurring cross-site reviews to assess progress and address issues
• •Provide clear manufacturing and testing updates to Program leadership
• •Ensure a consistent and transparent communication path between Program office and Manufacturing

Basic Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 13+ years of experience
• •Experience managing complex projects involving baselining, budgeting, scheduling, and performance reporting
• •Demonstrated CAM experience on complex hardware production programs
• •Experience coordinating activities between Program organizations and executing groups such as Manufacturing
• •Proficiency in EVMS and earned value performance reporting
• •Experience collaborating across geographically dispersed sites or functional groups
• •US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• •Residency in, or willingness to relocate to, the Huntsville/North Alabama area

Preferred Qualifications

• •15+ years of manufacturing management experience within Defense, Aerospace, or Commercial sectors
• •Ability to align manufacturing operations with broader program and corporate objectives
• •Program or Project Management experience; PMP/PMI certification a plus
• •Background in Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• •MBA or advanced technical degree
• •Knowledge of AS9100, DCMA requirements, and DoD Manufacturing Readiness Levels
• •Experience leading Manufacturing Risk and Readiness assessments
• •Familiarity with Costpoint MRP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, and AS6500
• •Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments emphasizing safety, quality, delivery, cost, and manufacturing excellence
• •Experience planning hardware product realization efforts
• •Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

Compensation

Pay Range: $139,100.00 - $251,450.00. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.