Leidos Defense Systems seeking a talented Material Project Manager to join our growing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role of the Material Project Manager (MPM) will include, but is not limited to, developing material strategies, identifying and mitigating program risks and opportunities as they pertain to material requirements; reporting/tracking all program material activities; achieving program material budget objectives; managing program purchase requirements to lead time schedule; participating in sourcing process improvement projects (both Supply Chain and Program); resolving Supply Chain issues for the program and resolving program material cost problems. 

Applicant needs to be energetic, resilient, and creative in supporting corporate reporting requirements throughout program manufacturing execution obligations. Must be able to promote a team atmosphere and help cultivate improved communication lines with agile problem-solving solutions.

Become a part of a team where you'll know that the system that you help develop and support are keeping deployed warfighters safe on the battlefield as well as aiding in the defense of our nation from foreign adversaries.

 Primary Responsibilities 

• Material Schedule management and developing supply chain strategies.

• Project management including requirements justification, planning, executing and evaluating the project.

• The MPM articulates to senior leaders/personnel the value, schedule and decision points that impact the efficient delivery of specific commodities (materials, hardware and software).  Provide summary and aid in compilation of program metric data and statistics.

• The MPM plays an integral part in the approval process in procurements.

• The MPM will use critical thinking skills to propose sound and innovative business solutions to increase operational efficiencies to ensure business area and program success.

• The MPM will mitigate and resolve supply chain challenges with priority deliveries and suppliers.

• The MPM will collaborate directly with Supply Chain Management and program team for proposal requirements along with other functional teammates to include planning, logistics, engineering, quality, finance, security, scheduling, and accounting.

• Facilitate supplier negotiations and discussions to resolution with supply chain and program personnel

• Articulate and drive execution of vision and goals for the corporate supply chain team in conjunction with program critical needs

• Risk Management including creating mitigation plans in coordination with the PMO and project team

• Participate in Program Management Reviews, Status Meetings, or other programmatic subcontractor meetings as needed

• Engage and manage suppliers to resolve supply chain issues and mitigate schedule risk.

• Individual should be a self-starter and someone that is flexible and is able to work independently at a higher level.

Basic Qualifications 

• -BA degree and 4-8 years experience in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.  MBA or MS and 2-6 years of related experience

• -3+ years of applicable supply chain experience acquired from working at Leidos, or in government and commercial defense markets (previous experience concentrated and centered around planning, procurement, program execution, manufacturing, and overall supply chain objectives)

• -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

• -Excellent risk management methodologies

• -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

• - Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• - Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one is required

• Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications 

• -Deltek Costpoint experience

• -Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical application of strategies to programs

• -Subcontracts/Procurement Experience

• -Supplier relationship management experience

• -PowerBI experience

Original Posting Date:

2024-09-30

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 $68,900.00 - $124,550.00

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.