Supplier Program Manager

Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Your greatest work is ahead. Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Supplier Program Manager to join our team. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive—keep reading. Leidos’ Defense Systems Sector delivers a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Our work spans enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence operations support. We are solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. Are you ready to make an impact? Start your journey toward a meaningful and rewarding career—share your resume with us today. Leidos is seeking a Supplier Program Manager to support the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) program in Huntsville, Alabama. This role will directly support the All Up Round Magazine (AUR-M) team and provide strategic oversight across planning, budgeting, risk management, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience managing complex programs across internal teams and external vendors, along with hands-on expertise in contracts, staffing, financial management, and deliverables. This position is primarily onsite (up to 5 days per week) with some telework flexibility. Primary Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, and manage large, complex projects Manage supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance Provide proactive, decisive leadership to multidisciplinary teams Make timely project-level decisions and appropriately escalate when needed Develop project management plans, Statements of Work (SOWs), and governance frameworks Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and deliverables Ensure requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed, and approved per PMO standards Deliver projects on time, within budget, and within scope while managing dependencies Build and maintain work breakdown structures in collaboration with scheduling teams Manage project budgets, forecasts, accruals, and financial performance Provide clear, consistent communication through status reports, dashboards, and updates Track project progress, milestones, and overall quality of deliverables Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field with 8–12 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience (additional experience may substitute for a degree) Experience with risk management tools Strong understanding of Statements of Work (SOWs) Experience with Supplier Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs) Experience supporting large DoD-sponsored programs Proven ability to manage and control budgets using complex reporting tools Experience in engineering program/project management (e.g., reading drawings, requirements development, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, execution, and reporting) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong problem-solving and collaboration abilities Preferred Qualifications Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) Familiarity with cybersecurity and cryptographic key management solutions PMP certification Master’s degree in a technical or management-related field Excited about this opportunity? Before you click that “Apply” button, let’s do a quick check: Security Clearance: Please make sure you hold the level required for this role. Location: Are you local to the area listed in the job posting? Experience & Education: Do your degree and years of experience meet the requirements for this position? We want to be respectful of your time, so please take a quick look to be sure you meet the basic qualifications. If you do, we’d love to see your application and start the conversation! If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: March 17, 2026 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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