Description
Are you ready to make an impact'

Leidos Digital Modernization sector is looking for a Project Manager to plan and manage various customer facing IT projects for the USCENTCOM Information Technology Services (CITS) Program supporting the USCENTCOM J6 in Tampa, FL. As a Project Manager for the CITS Program, you will be client-facing and required to deliver projects on time and within budget. Projects will vary in scope and size depending on the nature of the requirement.

You will work closely with the government customer to develop project estimates (schedules, cost estimates, materials, services, etc.) to meet all requirements. The Project Manager may be required to manage a range of projects at the same time. All projects will include coordination with various engineering teams, vendors, customers and other non GDIT contract personnel.

What will you do in this role'

• Facilitate, manage, and execute project activities from large or complex tasks that may include enterprise systems integration, data maintenance and migration, and other analysis of projects.
• Design and develop project baseline schedules, support implementing and maintaining integrated master schedule (IMS) and work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Identify risks affecting project cost, schedule, performance, and support development of alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules.
• Produce schedules visually depicting decision points, milestones, progression, and interdependence of the project tasks to provide the program with a clear picture of the project schedule, communicate project updates and support effective decision making.
• Work closely and effectively communicate with staff members and the customer to ensure efficient and accurate schedule developments and updates.
• Identify and communicate significant schedule risks to staff and the management team.
• Assist in developing resource loading and level process for project schedules using the performance work statement (PWS), technical proposal, WBS and oral directions from senior project managers and technical leads.
• Monitor performance against SLAs and work with the QA Lead to ensure effective delivery, mitigation of risks, and appropriate corrective actions are taken, where necessary.
• Follow ITIL 4 and PMP principles while executing work.

These are the required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and at 8 years' OR Master's Degree and 4+ years' of relevant experience.
• PMP Certification required
• At least 5+ years of Project Management experience demonstrated by a proven track record of success in multiple complex projects and/or programs
• Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission
• Knowledge and familiarity with USCENTCOM's IT environment
• Demonstrated understanding of DoD IT systems, tools, process, or organizations
• Understanding of project management process of ascertaining work, executing work, and post-project procedures
• Experience with and the ability to develop, maintain and report on project plans and schedules
• Well-versed with MS Project and general experience in using MS Project Server or Azure DevOps
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

These are the preferred qualifications:

• Master's Degree and at least 10 years of overall experience
• ITIL 4 Managing Professional Certification
• Knowledge of MS Planner
• Experience with DoD Coalition information sharing, MPE, CPN, or other interoperability programs, standards, and systems
• A minimum of five years of experience supporting high-level and Senior Government Executive customers with IT requirements

Original Posting Date: 2024-07-12While 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.

Pay Range: Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00
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.
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