Project Manager

Leidos•Odenton, MD

19d

About The Position

The Digital Modernization Sector within Leidos has an opening for a Project Manager for the GIG Service Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Fort Meade, MD. The GSM-O contract scope includes Operations, Sustainment, Maintenance, Repair, and Defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) within the DOD Information Network (DODIN) in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The Project Manager supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple, simultaneous projects supporting a secure communications gateway for DISA. The Program Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, driving delivery of high-quality results for DISA and its Mission Partners. Primary Responsibilities Assist with the planning and implementation of projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and scope. Establish and formalize project team roles, responsibilities, and authorities, ensuring clarity and accountability throughout the project lifecycle. Serve as a key contributor to program operations, providing strategic support to the Senior Program Manager and Integration Services Manager through proactive communication, reporting, and analysis. Monitor and follow up on project action items, ensuring timely completion and communication of progress. Identify and assist with resolution of project-related risks/issues and dependencies/obstacles in a timely and effective manner. Support process improvements, including identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions to streamline project execution. Oversee and manage project artifacts, documentation, and deliverables, including CDRLs, reports, and presentations. Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking progress, dependencies, risks, and delays. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and leadership. Ensure project tasks are completed in compliance with company and customer policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Compile and generate data for presentations and status updates using project management tools and Microsoft Office suite.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret Clearance
Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience (additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree)
Excellent written and oral communications skills and management abilities
Project Management experience including managing multiple projects in parallel
MS Project experience
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.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification
ITIL Certification
DISA or DoD Experience
DODAF Documentation Experience managing projects involving network infrastructure deployment
Operational Engineering knowledge/experience
External Referral Eligible

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning and implementation of projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and scope.
Establish and formalize project team roles, responsibilities, and authorities, ensuring clarity and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Serve as a key contributor to program operations, providing strategic support to the Senior Program Manager and Integration Services Manager through proactive communication, reporting, and analysis.
Monitor and follow up on project action items, ensuring timely completion and communication of progress.
Identify and assist with resolution of project-related risks/issues and dependencies/obstacles in a timely and effective manner.
Support process improvements, including identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions to streamline project execution.
Oversee and manage project artifacts, documentation, and deliverables, including CDRLs, reports, and presentations.
Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking progress, dependencies, risks, and delays.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and leadership.
Ensure project tasks are completed in compliance with company and customer policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Compile and generate data for presentations and status updates using project management tools and Microsoft Office suite.