Manufacturing Program Manager

Leidos

$92K — $166K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of experience or a Master's with 6-10 years in program management and engineering, or equivalent experience with a High School diploma/GED and 14 years.
  • Able to manage diverse stakeholder expectations across multiple programs.
  • Experience delivering complex scopes of work successfully.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, is essential.
  • Minimum of 4 years in team management roles.
  • Hands-on experience with Product Life Management and Configuration Management tools required.
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to secure a security clearance are mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Directly manage multiple concurrent programs to meet business and contractual standards.
  • Act as the main contact for internal and external customers to define manufacturing needs.
  • Contribute to planning processes to align with organizational strategies.
  • Provide subject matter expertise for all aspects of program execution.
  • Oversee and coordinate matrixed teams' operations.
  • Ensure compliance and completeness in work products for customer needs.
  • Deliver all program requirements on time and at the required quality.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Access to advanced technologies in the defense sector.
  • Involvement in impactful projects that drive national security.
Full Job Description
Leidos' Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Program Manager to support our Electronics Manufacturing Facility.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Direct operational management of multiple and concurrent programs to meet established business standards and contractual requirements.
  • Direct point of contact and support of internal/external customers and our development teams to help define manufacturing requirements and plans.
  • Provide input to processes, standards, and operational plans to implement organizational strategies.
  • Provide hands-on Subject Matter Expertise in all facets of the program execution.
  • Monitor and direct matrixed staff operations.
  • Reviews work products for completeness and compliance with customer requirements across all operational tasks.
  • Manage all program required deliverables to on-time delivery at required quality levels
  • Leverage current programs and customer relationships to expand Scope of Work Requirements and establish new business.
  • Provide regular program status updates and reports to customers and organizational managers.
  • Calculate labor and material estimates to completion.
  • Provide labor and material estimates for new business opportunities.
  • Serves as a liaison between all entities between both commercial and defense program teams as well as senior leadership.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant work experience in Electronics project or program management. Engineering. In lieu of a degree, a High School diploma/GED with 14 years of experience will be considered
  • 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, particularly Excel.
  • Four (4+) plus years of team management experience.
  • Hands-on technical experience with Product Life Management, Configuration Management, and Enterprise Resource database management systems, interface tools, and reporting.
  • U.S Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Security clearance is required.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to establish a vision, and executable plan around that vision.
  • Strong communication skills. Demonstrated ability to articulate messages, ideas, and information effectively to customers, management, technical resources, and groups.


Original Posting:
May 20, 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.

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