PKI Technical Project Manager
Leidos · Chantilly, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$154k–$278k/yrFull-time
Description Leidos is seeking an experienced TechnicalProjectManagerto lead and track the development and implementation of complex, strategic initiatives across multiple service teams. This role requires strongprojectmanagement skills and thetechnicalacumen to understand and coordinate system-level functions. The successful candidate will ensure alignment with strategic goals, manage dependencies, and support execution from planning through delivery. One of the larger projects the PM will be responsible for is the Sponsor’s growing PKI team. The PKI team consists of a System Architect, Systems Engineers, Developers, and Testers. The team manages the Sponsor’s PublicKey Infrastructure (PKI), Certificate Authorities (CAs), Registration Authorities (RAs), PKI certificate management practices, cryptographic algorithms, certificate revocation procedures,andtrust models.The team works across multiple network fabrics and has a growing role in the Sponsor’s Zero Trust initiatives. Responsibilities Oversee and manage the lifecycle of initiatives, ensuring they are well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with organizational objectivesCollaborate across service teams to manage dependencies and ensure consistent progress toward goalsServe as the primary interface for communicating initiative status to program leadership and customersMaintain the requirements register, cross-team dependencies, risk assessments, and reference architecturesSupport the Requirements Review Board (RRB) by coordinating requirement validation and traceabilityUse Jira and Confluence to manage and track initiative status, and provide clear visibility into progressundefinedIdentify and resolve challenges related to prioritization, scheduling, and resource constraintsPrepare reports, presentations, and visualizations (e.g., flowcharts) for use in weekly updates or monthly program management reviews (PMRs)Gather and analyze program level metric, including initiative status, cross-functional dependencies, andprojectschedulesCoordinateprojectmanagement efforts including strategy, requirements decomposition, and delivery trackingFacilitatetechnicalexchanges, kickoff meetings, and cross-team collaborations in support of initiative successContribute to the development and maintenance of integrated roadmaps and track progress against critical milestonesundefined Required Qualifications TS/SCI with Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship required)Master's degree and 15+ years of experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.Experience with requirements decomposition and systems engineering best practicesStrong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in Agile environmentsProficient with Jira and Confluence for Agileprojecttracking and documentationExperience interfacing with both customer and contractor teams to manage deliverables and ensure alignment with approved task plansProven ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across teams to drive outcomesStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior stakeholdersExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detailAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple prioritiesundefined Desired Qualifications ProjectManagement Professional (PMP) certificationExperience with agile software development methodologiesBackground in PKI, entitlements or access control programs (e.g., ICAM) FIP #MSBA If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, 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. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting October 6, 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 $154,050.00 - $278,475.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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