Deputy Program Manager

DescriptionThe Hypersonics Systems Division of Leidos, is seeking a talented Deputy Program Manager to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective manufacturing, engineering, scientific and IT solutions.Primary ResponsibilitiesIn support of the Program Manager, the individual will perform Program Management functions for the team involved with design and development of advanced technology military missile systems and subsystems. The position will have responsibility for planning, tracking, and execution of complex tasking within technical, schedule, and budget constraints. The program involves diverse technology areas including electronics, guidance, navigation and control, power generation, structures, payload integration, and system integration. The position will also be customer facing and represent the program in the absence of the program manager.Other responsibilities include:

Evaluate and guide daily execution activities in support of the program manager

Lead IPT meetings and set expectations for project team

Routinely evaluate program technical and programmatic metrics to ensure successful execution

Manage risk and identify opportunities at the IPT level including working with the IPT to develop mitigation strategies and plans to realize opportunities

Identify capability or process gaps and provide recommendations for improvement

Actively participate in change management including developing business cases for changes recommended by the IPT, assessing supply chain vulnerability related to contemplated changes and incorporating changes approved by the Change Control Board

Coordinate program activities across multiple functional activities.

Foster intra-project coordination and communication

Aid program manager in mitigating cost, schedule, and technical risks related to materials used on the program

Plan and execute a hardware centric project

Creates project plans

Maintains project objectives

Define tasks and required resources

Assist with assembling and managing project team

Work with program schedulers to maintain schedule

Oversight of the technical scope under the assigned control accounts

Oversight of the control account budgets and schedules:

Variance analysis (SPI/CPI/TCPI)

Schedule analysis (BEI/CEI)

BCR submittals

Status of work package tasks under assigned control account

Validation of actual costs charged to the assigned control accounts

Development and implementation of corrective actions

Generation of timely Estimated to Completes (ETC)

Coordinating release of work authorizations to team members

Development, management, and coordination of various informational products to support:

Weekly Program Management Reviews (PMRs)

Weekly senior management meetings

Monthly internal and external programmatic reviews

Customer IPT meetings

Tracking and providing status of internal and external action items

Performing supply chain vulnerability assessments on purchased parts and raw material needed for the program

Basic QualificationsA Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or Project Management or equivalent from an accredited university with 15+ years relevant experience or Masters with 13+ years of prior relevant experience.Preferred QualificationsThe following skills/abilities are desired:

Experience supporting a multi-year development/production program valuing more than $100M.

Flight Programs (Missile, Space Launch or Rocket launch systems)

Working knowledge of missile RF/TLM, Electrical, Mechanical, GNC, SW and launch support equipment functions.

Cost estimating and Budget management

Organizational/IPT development

Leading a large and diverse team including suppliers and subcontractors

Disciplined metric-driven program management

Proven experience managing to and meeting tight schedules

Effective communication of information between various functional disciplines as well as strong briefing skill with Sr. Gov’t customers (SES, General Staff) and C level leadership.

Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint

Strong understanding of hardware development, manufacturing, procurement, production, and integration

Experience successfully leading in an IPT organizational structure focused on engineering design, manufacturing and/or supply chain activities desirable

Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent is desirable

Experience in strategic and tactical planning is desirable

Proven leadership skills

Proven history of working in a team environment, fostering communication, listening to teammate concerns and reconciling internal issues or differences

Proven ability to solicit and process complex information and data to solve complex problems and make sound decisions

Strong interpersonal skills with measured and articulate communication skills

Analytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability

Original Posting Date:2024-11-06While 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The 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.REQNUMBER: R-00147691All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.