Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline.
• 12-15 years of project management experience for comparable Network and Security Services projects with performance incentives/disincentives tied to Service Level Agreements.
• At least ten (10) years of specialized experience in project development from inception to deployment, expertise in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms, demonstrated capability in managing multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity.
• Certified PMP (Active certification required).
• Information Technology experience in managing multiple cross-functional teams and advising senior level management and key stakeholders.
• Experience in managing a team of about 75-100 FTEs with at least $25M annually on FFP and T&M contract types.
• Expertise and working knowledge of cost account management, risk management, staffing, sales growth, direct customer communication with customer leaders/executives and managing subcontractors including development of SOWs and financial oversight.
• Demonstrated ability for oral and written communication with the highest levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction of project activities, manage and maintain project interface with the senior levels of the customer’s organization, consult with customer and project personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverables, ensure conformance with project and project task schedules and costs and contractual obligations.
• Provide strategic and tactical direction including executing a risk management strategy for the project.
• Establish and maintain technical and financial reports to show progress of projects to management and customers, organize and assign responsibilities to subordinates, oversee the successful completion of all assigned tasks, and assume the initiative and provide support to marketing personnel in identifying and acquiring potential business.
• Actively engage other organizations within Leidos on collaboration efforts that ensure that we deliver the best product and solutions to the customer.
• Oversee operational execution and financial aspects of contract deliverables, cost, and schedule to achieve all key performance indicators, service level agreements, and annual operating plan commitments.
• Provide operational oversight, coaching to front line leaders, mentoring and developing of staff and succession planning for the project.
• Lead staff to achieve a high degree of customer affinity and maintain the growth of a positive Leidos brand recognition within agency.
• Develop employee base to achieve high degree of employee retention and performance.
• Manage organizational compliance within Leidos policies and procedures.
• Through personal example, set the tone and direction for moral and ethical leadership for the project. Continue to build a culture grounded in the Leidos values, beliefs, and expectations and highest standards of ethical and respectful behavior. Promote improved transparency and cross-group collaboration.
• Ability to provide onsite support regularly.

Preferred Qualifications

• ITIL 4 Foundation certification
• Experience with Enterprise Performance Life Cycle framework
• Experience with ServiceNow Project Portfolio Management
• Previous networking experience or industry certifications are a plus (i.e., cisco certifications)
• Demonstrated current and significant relationships with health agencies or comparable civil government executives and mid-level managers, particularly in IT operations, network, and security services.
• Successful record of capturing new business at health agencies or comparable civil government customers for opportunities with at least a 10% growth.