Technical Project Manager

Role Summary

Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (PM) to lead and track the development and implementation of complex, strategic initiatives across multiple service teams. This role requires strong project management skills and the technical acumen to understand and coordinate system-level functions. The successful candidate will ensure alignment with strategic goals, manage dependencies, and support execution from planning through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the lifecycle of initiatives, ensuring they are well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with organizational objectives
• Collaborate across service teams to manage dependencies and ensure consistent progress toward goals
• Serve as the primary interface for communicating initiative status to program leadership and customers
• Maintain the requirements register, cross-team dependencies, risk assessments, and reference architectures
• Support the Requirements Review Board (RRB) by coordinating requirement validation and traceability
• Use Jira and Confluence to manage and track initiative status, and provide clear visibility into progress
• Identify and resolve challenges related to prioritization, scheduling, and resource constraints
• Prepare reports, presentations, and visualizations (e.g., flowcharts) for use in weekly updates or monthly program management reviews (PMRs)
• Gather and analyze program level metric, including initiative status, cross-functional dependencies, and project schedules
• Coordinate project management efforts including strategy, requirements decomposition, and delivery tracking
• Facilitate technical exchanges, kickoff meetings, and cross-team collaborations in support of initiative success
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of integrated roadmaps and track progress against critical milestones

Requirements

• TS/SCI with Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship required)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field and 12+ years of related experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Technical project management experience, preferably in mission-critical or classified environments
• Experience with requirements decomposition and systems engineering best practices
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in Agile environments
• Proficient with Jira and Confluence for Agile project tracking and documentation
• Experience interfacing with both customer and contractor teams to manage deliverables and ensure alignment with approved task plans
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across teams to drive outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with agile software development methodologies
• Background in entitlements or access control programs (e.g., ICAM)

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Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

About the Company

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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