Our name isn’t the only thing that’s unique about Leidos Australia. We’re a complex systems integration company building world-class solutions across government and defence that ensure peace of mind for the entire nation. Supported by global backing from our US network, we’re trusted by our customers to deliver the most innovative answers to their most complex challenges. Seriously interesting work that benefits and safeguards every Australian. That’s where you come in. 

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.

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.

• Understanding and application of PMBOK.

• Relevant certifications or Professional membership would be desirable.

Please note, the successful candidate will hold a current security clearance to the NV1 level or have the ability to obtain.  Applications will close 11pm 21 September 2018