Technical Training Project Manager

Leidos•Aurora, CO

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Technical Training Project Manager who will serve as a technical subject matter expert and project manager for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training and performance improvement projects. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders and project teams to provide process and technical training and performance improvement solutions. The position is responsible for developing project plans for training and performance improvement initiatives, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and transparency, and delivering training both in-person and virtually. As a technical subject matter expert, the role will provide feedback on command media (policy/process) content, support implementation and change management for process updates, and ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of training and performance improvement assets. Exceptional business knowledge, project management, technical and operational capacity, and stakeholder engagement are required.

Requirements

US Citizenship
Active TS/SCI w/poly clearance
BA degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience. May be able to exchange degree for additional experience.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
Proven track record managing projects and meeting deadlines and requirements.
Experience coaching and training team members on processes and system troubleshooting.
Experience providing feedback for command media (standard operating procedures, processes, checklists).
Ability to interpret policies, SOPs, and quality requirements and convert them into clear, actionable training.
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, including via virtual communication tools.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., spreadsheets, presentation tools) and communication, collaboration, and work planning tools (Confluence, SharePoint, Jira).
Data-driven approach to evaluating project outcomes.
Proficient in navigating electronic systems, computer programs, and virtual service platforms.

Nice To Haves

Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or certifications in change management (e.g., Prosci or Lean Six Sigma)
Advanced Training & Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, instructional design/education, organizational psychology, or a related field with 3-5 years of IT or cybersecurity experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

Lead project needs analysis and requirements gathering sessions, using performance improvement frameworks and processes to identify performance gaps and recommend training and other performance improvement solutions.
Integrate training and performance improvement solutions into the program curriculum.
Ensure all solutions align to operational standards and current SOPs.
Create and implement interactive, engaging, scalable content including videos, simulations, instructor-led materials, facilitator and participant guides, PowerPoint presentations, and job aids using rapid prototyping, SAM, ADDIE, and agile development approaches.
Collaborate closely with leaders, SMEs, other ID’s, Marketing teams, consultants, and other project team members on the assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning solutions.
Measure and evaluate learning effectiveness at higher levels, using operational metrics and learner data, and proactively implement continuous improvements.
Manage content lifecycle, documentation, and version control.
Able to lead both small and enterprise-reaching learning design and development efforts.
Able to develop rapid training project plans, functional training measures, and content delivery schedules.
Capable and experienced in facilitating and leading training and coaching sessions, and leading train-the-trainer sessions, scoping calls, project meetings, and other events.
Adapt project management and asset development using non-traditional or limited technical resources.
Fully responsible for scoping, creating, and maintaining training and performance improvement solutions (e.g., job aids, checklists, and other on the job supports) for technical team members in our organization.
Leverage existing content and build new and varied content that may include instructor-led training (in-person and virtual), eLearning, self-paced learning, role plays, skills drills, simulations, and job aids.