Leidos · 1 week ago
Lead Material Project Manager
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $167K/yr
6+ years expLeidos is seeking a Lead Material Program Manager to join their Global Supply Chain team in Huntsville, AL, supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body mission. The MPM will oversee material cost control, baseline integrity, and earned value performance while collaborating with various departments to ensure material readiness and execution against program milestones.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the Primary Material CAM in maintaining material cost baseline, EAC/ETC updates, variance analysis, and earned value performance
Analyze material cost and schedule variances and drive corrective actions in coordination with the Primary CAM, Program Management, and Finance
Ensure engineering changes and material execution remain aligned with approved material budgets
Provide clear material cost, performance, and risk inputs for Program Management Reviews (PMRs)Aligning with program teams, leading cross-functional supply chain efforts, and driving communication across stakeholders
Ensure material readiness to support manufacturing execution and fluctuating build requirements
Drive supplier performance recovery for late, high-risk, or constrained materials in alignment with CAM priorities
Lead material risk identification and mitigation efforts for long-lead and capacity-constrained items
Coordinate supplier execution with planning, logistics, quality, and manufacturing teams
Act as a key liaison between Global Supply Chain and Program Management for material execution topics
Participate in Engineering Review Boards to assess material cost and schedule impacts of technical changes
Partner closely with the Primary CAM to maintain consistent messaging and escalation posture
Leverage ERP and reporting tools to track material performance, risks, and trends
Support corporate and program-level reporting tied to material cost, schedule, and execution performance
Qualification
Required
BA degree and 8+ years in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field. MBA or MS and 6+ years of related experience
3+ years of proven experience leading supply chain efforts in a defense or high-complexity manufacturing environment
Experience working in a shared or supporting Control Account Management (CAM) role, including cost tracking, variance analysis, and coordination with a primary CAM preferred
Experience implementing cost reduction and supplier innovation initiatives within a defense supply chain environment
Strong knowledge of Supply Chain and related systems along with material procurement
Requires strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities to understand and facilitate complex supply chain decision-making
Strong project management skills
Proven ability to be a self-starter and quick learner, capable of supporting efforts to achieve goals
Excellent written and oral communications skills at all levels both internally and externally with customers and suppliers
Ability to work in a fast-paced situation with continuous innovation and flexibility in an on-site manufacturing environment
Must be able to collaborate and effectively influence across multiple functions to achieve supply chain performance requirements
High level of proficiency in MS Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
Working knowledge of customer flow through requirements such as AS9100, FAR, ITAR, OFFSET, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and public law
U.S. Citizenship is required
Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one is required
Preferred
Deltek Costpoint experience
Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs
Experience with AI-based procurement tools, supplier performance dashboards, and digital twins for material planning
Subcontracts/Procurement Experience
Supplier relationship management experience
Previous mechanical or electronic manufacturing environment experience a plus
Supply chain certification: APICS CSCP, ISM CPSM
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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