Project Manager

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage the DISA Defense Red Switch Network project, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of high-quality products while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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 program
• 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
• Understanding of 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
• Assist/Monitor project tasks are completed in compliance with Leidos and customer policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate and transfer inputs for program reviews (e.g., MOR, QBRs, etc.) and actions item tracking/coordination

Requirements:

• Active DoD TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent work experience. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree
• Self-Starter who is detail oriented, extremely organized, and with multitasking abilities
• Strong attention to detail, as focus on task completion is critical
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Assist in the planning and implementation of projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and scope
• Organize and lead project meetings, ensuring all relevant parties are involved and informed
• Assist in resolving project related issues or obstacles in a timely and effective manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and delivering quality results
• Experienced listener with the ability to understand technical interactions and collaborate across multiple teams
• Comfortable interacting with customers and stakeholders
• Proficient in project management software
• Expertise in identifying areas of improvement, critical dependencies, and process changes that enable the Government to attain integrated outcomes that are effective, efficient, sustainable, and improve customer satisfaction
• Experience coordinating with multiple technical and operational teams to achieve the necessary program, project or activity plans, and schedules while maintaining within budget guidelines
• Experience in assigning tasks to contractor personnel that are located in multiple time zones, supervising on-going technical efforts, and managing contract performance on projects identified by Leidos leadership
• 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