Portfolio Manager - Test Instrumentation & Lethal Mechanisms

Leidos Holding$154K — $278K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or equivalent with 12+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 10+ years in relevant roles.
  • 7+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
  • Proven ability to build strategic relationships with customers and industry leaders.
  • Experience in leading development or production teams in creating hardware/software solutions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with effective interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
  • Residency in or willingness to relocate to Huntsville, North Alabama.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct one-on-one and group meetings with program teams to monitor status and resolve issues.
  • Develop customer relationships to enhance service quality and identify future business opportunities.
  • Provide expertise for proposals, ensuring alignment with mission and strategic objectives.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams for alignment and timely program execution.
  • Identify and provide solutions to planning and execution deficiencies within the portfolio.
  • Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives to boost team efficiency and program outcomes.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a challenging environment.
  • A chance to work with in-demand products alongside a successful and established team.
  • Access to a supportive work culture that emphasizes accountability and customer trust.
Full Job Description
Leidos' Defense Systems, Weapon Sensors Division, is seeking a talented engineering manager to lead our Test Instrumentation and Lethal Mechanisms portfolio. The Test Instrumentation and Lethal Mechanisms portfolio specializes in the development and production of flight data acquisition, telemetry, and electronic fuzing products for DoW and Aerospace customers. The Portfolio Manager is responsible for (1) influencing program team personnel to exceed expectations in their roles, (2) overseeing the portfolio's programs to ensure delivery of products and proposals on time, (3) delivering on mission solutions to our customers and financial commitments to the business (4) identifying business bottlenecks to improve manufacturing and overall execution efficiencies. The Portfolio Manager is a member of the Weapon Sensors Division and Defense Sensors Business Area leadership teams and will provide guidance and leadership to program staff as well as reporting status to Division and Business Area leadership. Due to the fast pace of operations, this portfolio manager must demonstrate poise while balancing several leadership disciplines and addressing urgent requests from leadership and customers. You will be given the opportunity to take responsibility for challenging problems, leading a well-established and successful team with in-demand products. Growth in the portfolio demands that the portfolio manager help drive successful coordination, communication, and accountability between the electronics manufacturing facility and program teams. Therefore, we seek team members who pair strong drive and engagement with exceptional character, as the role involves sensitive and specialized challenges requiring both customer trust and organizational accountability. Primary Responsibilities: • Conduct one-on-one and group meetings with the program teams to check status, provide guidance, and work through any issues to achieve positive outcomes. • Interface with customers to develop relationships, ensure the highest quality of service, and drive future business opportunities. • Provide business expertise to proposals, ensuring that submissions align with mission, financial, and Division strategic objectives. • Coordinate with cross-functional partners (engineering, finance, contracts, growth, supply chain) to ensure alignment and timely execution of program goals. • Provide solutions to any identified deficiencies within the planning and execution of the portfolio. • Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance team efficiency, quality, and overall program execution. Basic Qualifications: • Candidate must possess at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering, business, or an equivalent degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years or prior relevant experience. Generally has 7+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects. • Experience building strategic relationships with internal and external customers while collaborating with company / industry leaders to gather cutting edge solutions. • Demonstrated experience in leading development or production teams to develop hardware / software solutions. • Twelve or more years of experience in leading cross disciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and customers to deliver hardware / software solutions. • Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance. (U.S. citizenship is required) • Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama area. Preferred Qualifications: • Highly organized and responsive, demonstrating the ability to work both independently and collaboratively due to a fast-paced and highly productive work environment. • A background in electrical engineering to provide additional insight with respect to technical challenges. • Active and current DoD Secret clearance. Original Posting: August 3, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00 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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