Leidos · 2 days ago
Thermal Protection System Deputy Program Manager
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $167K/yr
8+ years expLeidos is a leading company delivering innovative solutions through diverse and talented teams. They are seeking a Thermal Protection System Deputy Program Manager to assist in managing complex technical programs related to high temperature and composite materials, ensuring successful execution within technical, schedule, and budget constraints.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
BA degree in Engineering or equivalent and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience
A strong technical background in high temperature materials and/or composite systems with at least 5 years of experience in managing testing, planning, and scheduling in support of complex technical programs
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
Preferred
Experience supporting a multi-year development/production program valuing more than $100M
Flight Programs (Missile, Space Launch or Rocket launch systems)
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 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
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
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Chief Technology Officer
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Chief Technology Officer
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