Description
Job Description
The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is seeking an experienced and results driven Project Manager to lead the execution of all customers directed taskers and internal initiatives under our contract. This role oversees multiple network management and IT infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
The Project Manager will coordinate cross functional technical teams, manage project plans and risks, track resources and dependencies, and provide clear reporting to stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced IT environment and serves as the central point of integration between engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and customer leadership to ensure operational stability and project continuity.
The job duties of the Project Manager are as follows:
Strategic Planning & Requirements Management:
- Conduct comprehensive stakeholder analysis and requirements gathering sessions to clarify network or systems service needs and issue targeted requests for information (RFI) when necessary.
- Lead technical assessments across multiple disciplines, applying industry best practices to evaluate network or systems standard requirements and implementation feasibility.
- Analyze Request for Change (RFC) requirements and provide strategic recommendations that align network service delivery with broader business objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership:
- Proactively drive coordination across multiple network and systems teams to bring clarity to technical requirements and deliver integrated solutions on schedule.
- Develop comprehensive cost-benefit analyses and schedule impact assessments based on established models, negotiating technical trade-offs to deliver optimal cost and schedule outcomes.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to interpret and execute projects in accordance with established standard workflows and organizational processes, supporting engineering review boards and ensuring compliance with operational procedures.
Systems Engineering & Solution Development:
- Ensure end-to-end systems integration and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Execute comprehensive technical analysis including functional analysis, timeline analysis, cost estimation, and requirements allocation to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
- Create and maintain technical documentation including both program- and user-level documentation following industry and contractual standards.
Business Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement process optimization opportunities consistent with customer guidance and principles, cost savings, and system architecture objectives.
- Conduct complex systems analysis and study requirements to drive operational excellence.
Project Execution & Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate directly with Task Leads, Project Managers, and clients to ensure deliverables meet scope, budget, and quality standards while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
- Orchestrate internal resources towards seamless project execution and delivery of excellence
- Develop and maintain detailed project roadmaps, monitor KPIs, and track progress using agile project management methodologies and industry-standard tools
- Prepare executive-level status reports and proactively identify mitigation strategies to remove project roadblocks
Risk Management & Quality Assurance:
- Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning across multiple service areas to identify, assess, and resolve risks, issues, and opportunities (RIOs).
- Provide specialized support in technical writing, document integration, and preparation of client-ready presentations and deliverables.
- Manage data governance and reporting including collecting, analyzing, and publishing information and statistical data in various formats.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation including correspondence, records, reports, SOPs, and internal communications.
Basic Requirements
- Must have a TS/SCI with Poly
- Candidate must have 16 years of experience, which can be a combination of work history and education. (NOTE: This equates to a doctorate and 8 years of experience OR masters and 10 years, bachelors and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years).
- Ability to operate effectively within cross-functional team environments while demonstrating a strong willingness to learn and share knowledge with colleagues in a professional office environment
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all organizational levels
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with strong data analysis capabilities
- Ability to adhere to security clearance management protocols and reporting requirements, including compliance with government security procedures and maintenance of clearance eligibility standards throughout employment
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP Certification
- ITIL or Six Sigma certification
- Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, or similar project management and ticketing tools
- Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, Network Management, and lifecycle sustainment planning
- Experience leading teams in matrixed environments
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Original Posting:
February 25, 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.
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 www.Leidos.com.
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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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