Project Manager

Position Overview Join a team committed to a mission! At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challenge? The Defense Sector, Decision Advantage Business Area at Leidos is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. Do you have a passion for ensuring the seamless operation of a diverse team across 3 uniquely different customers and workload? We're not just looking for program management expertise; we value a positive attitude, adaptability to changing priorities, and a commitment to getting the job done. Our ideal candidate is a highly experienced, reliable professional, adept at handling multiple priorities with excellent coping skills. Whether working independently or collaboratively, you're customer and team focused. Although this position is 75% remote, candidates located in the Warner Robins, GA area are strongly preferred. There will be up to 25% travel to the customer site on Robins Air Force Base that will be required. Primary Responsibilities Develop and maintain schedules, develop WBS, track status of CDRLs and work products and ensure they are delivered on time Review the work of the teams to ensure high quality products are delivered to the customer Clearly communicate with the PM on status of workload and provide early identification of issues Work with the PM and Deputy PM to manage tasks and workload and manage resources to ensure work is delivered on time Develop monthly status reports and maintain risk registers for 3 programs Prepare briefings and assist the PM with collecting data to generate reports Provide support to the PM for program planning and cost estimating Brief and support program reviews and meetings with the customer. Provide guidance to establish and maintain SOPs, user documentation, and training material. Cross-train and mentor other staff members as needed Interface with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel Basic Qualifications A Bachelor's degree and 12 or more years of prior relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 10 or more years of prior relevant experience U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance Experience with program management Experience with PMBOK standard practices Experience managing and leading small teams Ability to lead teams to develop technical solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end-product/solution. Lead teams to develop solutions to technical problems and issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge. Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with customer representatives, domain experts, and other systems engineers in the development of complex DoD systems. Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex system problems and develop innovative solutions. Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities. Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience. Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to travel when needed by the program. Preferred Qualifications PMP Certification Bachelor's degree in Business or Administration Experience working as a program manager in a DoD Program Office Knowledge of Confluence and Jira. Experience using agile methodologies. Prior experience working for the Department of War, Air Force or as a government contractor. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at Pay Range: $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr