Leidos

Project Manager

Leidos  •  $116k - $210k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple, simultaneous projects within the GSM-O II contract supporting DISA. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while adhering to Agile methodologies and relevant policies. The Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, facilitating Agile ceremonies and driving delivery of high-quality results for the Defense Information System Network (DISN) and DOD Information Network (DODIN).

Primary Responsibilities

  • Establish and communicate project vision, strategy, and goals, driving clarity and accountability across cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Define, document, and oversee project team roles, responsibilities, and authorities, ensuring optimal team performance and development.
  • Direct project operations, communications, and executive-level reporting for senior leadership, including the Program Director and Deputy Program Manager.
  • Champion Agile methodologies, organizing and facilitating key ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) to drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
  • Lead Product Owner Synchronization meetings to ensure strategic alignment, clarify requirements, and resolve competing priorities.
  • Monitor, track, and drive resolution of project action items, risks, and issues, ensuring timely escalation and communication to stakeholders.
  • Identify, evaluate, and resolve complex project-related challenges, leveraging advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to optimize project execution and organizational impact.
  • Oversee the management of project artifacts, documentation, and deliverables, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements (including CDRLs), quality standards, and regulatory obligations.
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated project schedules, tracking progress, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Lead project budget management, financial tracking, and resource allocation to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with business objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and executive leadership.
  • Ensure project execution in compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and industry standards.
  • Oversee staffing actions, talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning in collaboration with managers and HR.
  • Synthesize and present complex data, insights, and recommendations to executive audiences using advanced project management tools and Microsoft Office suite.

Basic Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
  • Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience supporting project management in a technical or IT environment.
  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization and with customers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certification
  • ITIL Foundations certification

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Original Posting:

September 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1969
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