Manufacturing Program Manager

Leidos • Colorado Springs, CO • 12h ago

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos Defense Systems Manufacturing is seeking to hire a Manufacturing Program Manager to join our Colorado Manufacturing team supporting a stand-alone manufacturing facility performing work on a hypersonic weapon system. The Manufacturing Program Manager will have the opportunity to work with a collaborative team to support our nations war fighters. This role will serve as the primary project manager for manufacturing activities at CMF in support of two major Hypersonics Programs. They will work closely with the CMF site leadership to ensure cost and schedule performance on each program. Additionally, this role will work closely with the program team in Huntsville, AL and serve as the primary source of communication between the two teams. This is not a remote position.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here (https://www.leidos.com/company/our-business/defense) !

Are you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities

Perform as the Cost Account Manager (CAM) for the manufacturing content on both programs.

Coordinate manufacturing-related budgets/costs with Program finance and Manufacturing finance to ensure successful execution and appropriate capacity planning.

Work with site leadership to ensure manufacturing schedules meet program needs.

Support weekly status calls presenting to both internal stake holders and government customers.

Lead/develop elements of the manufacturing plan, as required.

Application of EVMS and reporting on KPIs.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's in a technical or business discipline with at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing project management or program management and an in-depth understanding of cost and schedule management techniques for such projects.

Demonstrated experience as a Cost Account Manager on a complex hardware production program.

Experience coordinating and organizing activities between a Program organization and an executing organization such as manufacturing.

Demonstrated experience in applying EVMS and reporting on complex projects using earned value KPIs.

Experience creating and providing recurring briefings to leadership stakeholders on program/product status.

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Program/Project Management experience. PMP/PMI Certification a plus.

Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering training and applicable experience.

MBA or advanced technical degree.

Experience with AS9100 and DCMA standards.

Experience conducting Manufacturing Risk and Readiness Assessments.

Familiarity with the DoD Manufacturing Readiness Levels.

Experience with Costpoint MRP.

Experience with CNC machining operations

Experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems.

Experience leading a cross-functional team with emphasis on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & Manufacturing.

Experience planning hardware product realization efforts.

Familiarity with AS6500 manufacturing management program.

Proficiency with Microsoft PowerBI, advanced Excel usage, SQL queries, and advanced data reporting/management.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:

September 4, 2025

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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00165982

All 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.

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