Project Manager

Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Description 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 sustainable. 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. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a talented Project Manager for its Hypersonics portfolio. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. The selected candidate will support the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) program as a deputy to the program manager. The CHGB is the Army’s #1 priority for strategic weapons capability for long-range precision fires and will counter and gain a lead on our adversaries' technological advances in this field, come join us in this exciting, cutting-edge field. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. 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. Primary Responsibilities Support the Tech Insertion Project Manager and Program Manager in the day‑to‑day program operations, ensuring production schedules, mission deliverables, and performance standards are consistently met. Assist in overseeing developmental activities in support of program risk reduction Assist in managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk across the contract, including review and approval of Earned Value Management (EVM) baseline changes. Monitor task progress, identify risks/issues, and drive timely resolution of blockers Facilitate internal and external meetings as needed Prepare and deliver status reports, briefings, and customer-facing updates. In the absence of the TI Project Manager, represent the program in customer engagements as needed, communicating status, risks, and mitigation strategies. Support development of program reviews, roadmaps, staffing plans, and other deliverables. Identify, assess, and support mitigation of program risks Lead coordination and delivery of program deliverables/CDRLs Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Minimum 4 years of program or project management experience in a technical or engineering environment or 2 years of experience with a Master’s degree. Proven success supporting complex, multi‑disciplinary programs. Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processes (systems engineering, hardware integration, and production). Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications PMP certification or equivalent. Experience supporting complex defense programs, particularly with the U.S. Army or Navy Prior experience supporting hardware prototype and production programs Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance in dynamic environments. Original Posting July 24, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 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. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit 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. competitive compensation Health and Wellness programs Income Protection Paid Leave and Retirement More details are available at 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