Operations Project Manager

Description

Leidos is seeking an Operations Project Manager to join our growing team, in support of the Security Engineering Programs - Center for Information Systems Security (SEP-CISS) Program. This position will manage the day-to-day operations of an Operations Project team consisting of 14 employees. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours in support of Project Operations in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. The ideal candidate will be a technically capable, inspirational leader, and team player with strong communication, management, analytical, and problem-solving skills; with a proven ability to thrive in environments that constantly embrace new technology. Due to the sensitive & classified nature of this program, telework is not available.

Primary ongoing responsibility is for management of a wide range of Operations-centric projects including the management of an Emergency Operations Center. The candidate will focus on meeting project commitments, including communications with sponsors, stakeholders, etc. Personnel leadership is essential and will contribute to the overall productivity of the Project.

• Manages a large team of experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Ensures all tasks run within scope, time, and budget constraints
• Interfaces with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel
• Leads the team in developing new products, processes, standards or operational plans in support of the project/family
• Has budget accountability for the Operations group
• Plan, execute, and close projects that meet or exceed customer objectives
• Ensure team members know and execute their respective roles

Basic Qualifications

• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead diverse teams
• Active Top-Secret clearance
• Experience leading teams supporting multiple shifts
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Highly effective teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills to effectively relate to Leidos and customer needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with management of Emergency Operations Centers
• Quality assurance experience, including ensuring the quality of any team deliverables, auditing team interactions with customers, etc

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.