Head of Engineering Programme Management

Leidos is seeking a Program Manager to lead cutting‑edge engineering efforts within the Undersea Systems Division (USD) . This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in remote vehicle systems, maritime sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions.

You’ll support a multidisciplinary project team developing advanced maritime technologies, from prototype design to full‑scale system deployment for ongoing Navy missions.

Leidos’ Maritime Systems Division is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies , delivering innovative, mission‑critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms . We’re known for achieving “industry firsts” in the most challenging maritime domains.

Join us and be part of a world‑class team delivering unmatched solutions for today’s most pressing maritime missions.

Drive technical innovation and product improvements aligned with customer needs and mission goals.

Support business development and capture activities, including strategy development and solutioning, shaping of customers needs and requirements ahead of solicitation, on‑contract growth, proposal writing, and development of costing.

Travel when needed (approximately 0‑25% time) to support customer needs and attend applicable conferences or trade shows.

Allows for remote work but must be able to be in the Arlington office frequently.

Provide leadership and responsibility for a program with complex subsea and surface hardware/software systems within a customer focused environment.

Fulfill customer requirements with technical, innovative, cost‑effective, and reliable solutions that appropriately leverage advanced technologies and are suitable in support of U.Provide subcontractor and supplier direction and oversight.

Collaborate with customer, Leidos technical leads, Leidos engineers, and subcontractors to support daily activities, identify gaps and holes in programs, financial reporting, CDRL development, procurements, solutioning with engineers and customers, and long‑term planning.

Collaborate with Portfolio Manager and other program managers to support business development activities.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or similar technical discipline.

20+ years’ total experience, with at least 15 years of Program management experience.

Strong customer focus, ability to support team leadership, and establish strong, collaborative working relationships with government customers, technical staff, senior managers, and peers.

PMP certification.

Experience managing program execution in a CMMI Level 3 or above environment and/or in accordance with ISO‑9001 certified processes.

Experience managing Programs of Record for the DoD with EVMS requirements.

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.

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. 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. Securing Your Data
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