“It’s an exciting time to be part of Leidos! We’re seeking talented people to welcome into our team.”
Christine Zeitz, Managing Director – Leidos Australia

Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, defence, intelligence, border protection and health markets. The company’s 32,000 diverse and talented staff support the vital missions of our customers.

Your New Role

Leidos is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.  

This is a fast paced environment and you will be required to review status of projects and budgets; manage schedules and prepare status reports.  You will be an expert in assessing project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. 

Responsibilities will include;

• Identify, document, plan and execute the Program’s internal and customer facing governance business rhythms, including internal and customer program reviews.

• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with
  project managers, line managers and clients.

• Assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction
  goals and objectives.

• Ensure Program schedules for delivery are being tracked and comments/reviews are progressing.

• Manage the Program schedule and prepare the status reports.

• Compile reviews and analyse data.

• Draft and/or review Program Communiques as required by senior program staff.

• Plan and manage the Program resource requirements for any given engagement.

• Manage the coordination of internal meetings with senior program staff.

Experience

Coupled with your education and practical experience, you will demonstrate a pro-active approach with the ability to understand the business, identify issues and develop relationships to achieve the company’s
objectives.  

You will also have:

• 5+ years of ICT project Delivery experience

• Demonstrable ability to consistently produce excellent results in a complex environment

• Good understanding and application of PMBOK

• Relevant certifications or Professional membership would be desirable.
  
  

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and ideally hold an NV1 security clearance. 

The company's diverse employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.