Enterprise Project Management Manager
About The Position
Leidos is seeking an Enterprise Project Management Manager to support its established and growing Department of War (DoW) Program, a $260M+ program, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The Program Project Management operations organization provides functional support across finance, contracts, subcontracts, proposal operations, past performance, quality, HR and talent acquisition, and process operations including security, data management, and infrastructure. This hands-on leadership role operates in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects across task areas and has a direct impact on the Program’s P&L and business objectives. The manager leads the project portfolio and multiple project managers, coordinating with task area leaders, subject matter experts, and functional teams to define requirements, develop solutions, plan and execute work, and achieve milestones. The role combines operational experience, advanced business process knowledge, and analytical expertise to support project planning, business operations, financial analysis, and executive decision-making while ensuring accuracy and compliance. The manager also drives improvements to Program processes and individual projects, influences leaders, mentors junior team members, and communicates project status and potential impacts to customers and Leidos leadership. The position requires on-site work at Fort Belvoir four days per week. The posting lists a salary range of $170,000–$195,000 and a general pay range of $116,350–$210,325.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience; specific experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain an SCI.
- Ability to work on-site in Fort Belvoir four days a week.
- Active PMP certification from PMI.
- Active Scrum Master certification.
- Expert knowledge of advanced principles and concepts related to Leidos processes, with strong operational understanding.
- Expertise in change controls, formulating baselines, and release management.
- Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Project.
- Knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization tools.
- Advanced analytical skills and expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and functions, Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, data modeling, trend analysis, scenario and what-if analysis, and complex reporting and analytical solutions.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing large, complex datasets, developing executive-level reports, and presenting actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Expertise using Microsoft Project and related reporting.
- Expertise in Agile methodologies, implementations, and reporting.
- Experience developing and executing project plans with cross-functional and cross-program elements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead project teams and clearly communicate responsibilities, expectations, and status.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to organizational changes and support operational dynamics.
- Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements that increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant operational experience.
- Business strategy experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Internal and external customer interface skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex, cross-functional projects through the full lifecycle, from scope assessment and schedule definition through execution, and provide strategic recommendations to support business and mission objectives.
- Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, and business outcomes.
- Lead cross-functional and Program team reviews.
- Develop presentations and present solutions and results to division teams and leaders.
- Coordinate with team members across multiple time zones as needed.
- Formulate project plans and Agile frameworks for high-visibility projects.
- Lead, guide, and support a team of Project Managers and Scrum Masters.
- Ensure project milestones and completion dates are attained.
- Manage risks and dependencies and escalate issues as they arise.
- Manage daily, weekly, and monthly project status reporting.
- Communicate potential impacts to ongoing projects to the customer and Leidos leadership.
- Manage allocation of Project Managers to new projects.
- Coordinate with the customer and Leidos leadership to prioritize projects and allocate resources.
- Coordinate, review, and delegate work across cross-functional team members, including engagement in requirements definition and clarification and solution development.
- Mentor, guide, and review the work of less experienced team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
