Leidos is looking for Manufacturing Program Manager – Defense & IT in Madison, AL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3954561211 is live since 2026-11-09 14:15:48.
Leidos seeks a Manufacturing Program Manager to lead complex IT and engineering manufacturing programs supporting national security and critical infrastructure customers. In this role, you will own cost, schedule, and quality performance while guiding cross-functional teams through planning, manufacturing readiness, production ramp, and continuous improvement. You will interface directly with government and commercial clients, manage risk and compliance to defense and industry standards, and support proposals and new business. Join a mission-driven, collaborative culture with competitive pay, robust benefits, flexible work, and strong professional development. Lead end-to-end planning and execution of manufacturing programs for IT and engineering solutions Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk to meet contract and customer requirements Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations Drive manufacturing readiness, production ramp, and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with defense, federal, and industry quality standards Develop and track program metrics, forecasts, and status reports for leadership and customers Engage with customers and stakeholders to capture requirements and manage change Support proposals, cost estimates, and engineering change activities for new work Identify and mitigate technical, supply chain, and manufacturing risks Mentor team members and help build program and manufacturing management best practices Program management Manufacturing operations Production planning Earned value management (EVM) Risk management Supply chain coordination Quality management systems (ISO/AS9100) Configuration and change management Technical documentation and reporting Customer and stakeholder management Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (preferred) Familiarity with ISO or AS9100 quality standards Eligibility for government security clearance (preferred)5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
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