Project Manager

Leidos Holding • $82K — $149K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
  • Experience collaborating with leadership to define resource needs for projects.
  • Proven track record in conducting project audits and managing process improvements.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with proactive self-organization.
  • Proficient in MS Office Products, especially Project and SharePoint.
  • Experience managing complex projects, focusing on scope, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Final Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop resource-loaded project schedules, managing tasks and risks for timely delivery.
  • Oversee and coordinate multiple projects, continuously monitoring for risks.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams and support functions to ensure project efficiency and adherence to objectives.
  • Establish project goals and develop plans while reporting progress throughout the lifecycle.
  • Present project updates to stakeholders effectively.
  • Facilitate meetings to assess project goals and progress.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a critical air defense program.
  • Engagement in projects that enhance manufacturing capabilities.
  • Collaboration with a variety of functional support teams.
  • Professional development opportunities in project management and defense manufacturing.
  • Potential for relocation assistance to Huntsville, Alabama.
Full Job Description
Leidos’ Defense Manufacturing Sector is seeking a Project Manager to join our team located in Huntsville, Alabama.  This 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 in Huntsville, Alabama.  The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring requirements and milestones are being met. Duties include developing budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements for a defined portion of a program. The Project Manager will also contribute to establishing and defining program plan requirements, delivery timeline, key performance indicators, including monitoring and reporting performance, to ensure that contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met.

This position will report to the Manufacturing Operations Director and will work with the manufacturing, functional support and program teams to ensure projects are executed and meet objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop resource loaded project schedules and managing 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 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; monitor/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.

Original Posting:
July 2, 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 $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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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Joining Leidos Holding presents an unparalleled opportunity to advance one's career with a leader in innovation and technology. The company offers a plethora of job opportunities aimed at fostering professional growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

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