Project Manager

About the role

The Digital Modernization Sector project/area at Leidos has an opening for an experienced Project Manager for the DISA Defense Red Switch Network in support of an enterprise VoIP management system GSM-O II contract at Fort Meade, MD. The Project Manager is responsible for working within a fast-paced project team to deliver high quality products efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects to support the planning and implementation of the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN)
• Work independently, engage with required stakeholders, and execute an end-to-end plan to achieve operational efficiencies within the project area of responsibility
• Work closely with technical resources to develop an approach, schedule, risks, and staffing requirements to successfully implement the objectives
• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas, external stakeholders, and the DISA customers
• Analyze external activities that may drive dependencies or risks to the plan(s)
• Understand all applicable performance standards, operational impacts, and affected Acceptable Levels of Performance that may be impacted by the change
• Support process improvements, including identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions to streamline project execution
• Provide overall support for customer meetings, including initial input for charts, action-item tracking, and general data calls
• Understand the DISA implementation process and standard. Understanding of Site Assessment, Site Survey, Installation, and Commissioning equipment
• Ability to interact/communicate with customers
• Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking progress, and identifying external dependencies, risks, or delays
• Prepare project documentation, including CDRLs, ROMB, COR/PMR/MOR Charts, 5x15, presentations, reports, and meeting minutes and actions
• Aid/Monitor project tasks are completed in compliance with Leidos and customer policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Cook up coordination and transfer inputs for project reviews (e.g., MOR, QBRs, etc.) and actions item tracking/coordination
• Coach, review, and delegate work to junior project staff and support personnel to ensure quality and timely delivery

Qualifications

• Active DoD TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent work experience
• PMP Certification
• DISA Experience
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards
• Experience briefing leadership and/or customers of key status of project progression
• Experience in identifying project risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and managing contingencies effectively
• Experience in delivering presentations, preparing executive-level reports, and engaging with both internal teams and external stakeholders