Program Manager Ports and Borders

Program Manager Ports & Borders

Position Summary

Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the execution and delivery of complex Ports & Borders inspection and detection equipment programs throughout North America.

The Program Manager serves as the primary leader responsible for ensuring Ports & Borders security screening inspection and detection systems are manufactured delivered installed commissioned and accepted in accordance with customer requirements contractual commitments and business objectives. This role owns program execution from proposal support and contract award through customer acceptance and transition to the Service organization.

Success in this role requires strong leadership customer engagement financial acumen and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across Manufacturing Supply Chain Engineering Operations Quality Finance Installation and Service organizations. The Program Manager will drive schedule performance operational excellence customer satisfaction and program profitability while serving as the primary interface between Leidos and government customers customs agencies border organizations contractors and other key stakeholders.

This position is ideal for leaders who have successfully managed complex equipment manufacturing delivery installation systems integration infrastructure construction industrial automation transportation security technology or defense programs in highly regulated environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex Ports & Borders equipment delivery programs from contract award through customer acceptance and operational handoff.
• Serve as the primary customer interface and trusted advisor throughout the program lifecycle.
• Own program cost schedule technical performance risk management and overall customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers suppliers partners and internal stakeholders.
• Create and manage integrated program plans that align Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain Installation Quality Finance and Service activities.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing and Production teams to ensure equipment is built tested and delivered according to program schedules and customer commitments.
• Coordinate logistics site readiness installation commissioning customer acceptance and final project closeout activities.
• Lead cross-functional teams in executing contractual obligations and achieving program milestones.
• Ensure products are manufactured tested delivered installed and accepted according to customer commitments and contractual requirements.
• Manage program budgets forecasts profitability and financial performance while maintaining ownership of program P&L.
• Identify assess and mitigate program risks while driving timely resolution of issues impacting delivery.
• Support business development activities proposal efforts contract negotiations and growth opportunities with existing and prospective customers.
• Develop executive-level program status reports and present performance updates to customers and senior leadership.
• Monitor program readiness and proactively adjust plans to maintain schedule cost and quality objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance delivery performance customer satisfaction operational efficiency and program execution.
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration integrity and execution excellence.
• Ensure compliance with contractual regulatory quality and safety requirements.
• Lead program execution through final customer acceptance and payment milestones.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Industrial Civil Engineering) Construction Management Business Administration Operations Management Supply Chain Project Management or a related field.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree including significant experience leading complex programs construction projects infrastructure deployments capital equipment delivery or technical operations.
• 10 years of experience leading complex programs projects product delivery initiatives construction projects infrastructure deployments or large-scale customer implementations.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams within manufacturing engineering technology construction infrastructure industrial defense transportation security technology or systems integration environments.
• Experience managing customer-facing programs involving multiple stakeholders competing priorities and significant operational complexity.
• Strong understanding of program financial management forecasting budgeting profitability earned value principles and business performance metrics.
• Experience coordinating manufacturing supply chain logistics construction installation commissioning and customer acceptance activities.
• Strong negotiation communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence and lead within a matrixed organization without direct authority.
• Experience working in regulated industries or environments with strict compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and modern project management tools.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations MRP/ERP systems and configuration management principles.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to obtain required customer and site access credentials including U.S. Public Trust eligibility and customer security vetting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineering Business or a related discipline.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) CCM (Certified Construction Manager) or equivalent project/program management certification.
• Experience delivering Ports & Borders inspection systems cargo inspection equipment vehicle screening systems X-ray imaging systems radiation detection equipment industrial automation systems or other complex capital equipment.
• Experience supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) international customs agencies border security organizations or similar government customers.
• Experience leading infrastructure transportation port border crossing airport or government-funded projects.
• Knowledge of installation commissioning service warranty and lifecycle support operations.
• Experience obtaining permits licenses certifications and customer approvals required for complex equipment deployments.
• Experience supporting proposal development contract execution and business growth initiatives.
• Experience leading international projects and working within highly matrixed organizations.
• Understanding of global business operations within highly regulated markets.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a business-minded operational leader who excels at coordinating complex equipment delivery programs involving manufacturing supply chain engineering installation construction and customer stakeholders. They possess strong customer relationship skills financial discipline and a proven ability to deliver complex products and solutions on time within budget and to customer expectations.

Candidates from the following backgrounds are highly desirable:

• Ports & Borders Equipment Programs
• Cargo Inspection Systems
• Vehicle Screening Systems
• Security Detection Equipment
• X-Ray and Imaging Systems
• Industrial Automation and Controls
• Systems Integration
• Manufacturing Operations
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Transportation Infrastructure
• Defense and Government Programs
• Capital Equipment Delivery
• Utility and Energy Infrastructure Projects
• Large-Scale Technical Equipment Deployments

The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader who thrives in highly visible customer-facing environments and enjoys bringing together diverse teams to successfully deliver complex equipment solutions while driving customer satisfaction operational excellence and profitable growth.

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.