Senior Project Manager - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Project Manager - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Senior Project Manager - Drive Impactful Projects at Leidos Australia
Join Leidos Australia, a leader in IT and airborne solutions for government, defence, intelligence, and health sectors. With 2000 local experts and global backing, we're tackling the world's toughest challenges while fostering a family-friendly, inclusive workplace. This Senior Project Manager role offers hands-on leadership in delivering complex, end-to-end projects that protect and advance the Australian way of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to track performance and generate actionable insights.
- Lead full project lifecycle: planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
- Maintain critical artefacts including Project Management Plans (PMP), schedules, risk/issue registers, and communication strategies.
- Ensure adherence to technical, quality, schedule, and financial baselines; manage multi-vendor dependencies and recommend adjustments.
- Deliver precise status updates, commercial oversight, budget management, change impact analysis, and contract accountability to sponsors.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a proactive leader with proven success in multi-vendor environments, strong stakeholder rapport, and a consultative style that inspires teams. Bring experience in proposal development, Agile/PMP/PRINCE2 methodologies, ITIL delivery, and systems engineering. You must hold Australian citizenship and NV-1 clearance. Thrive in fast-paced settings while keeping end-users central through robust governance and communication.
Why Leidos?
Experience a supportive culture where diversity drives innovation. As a certified family-friendly employer, we value work-life balance and professional development. Paul Chase, Chief Executive, emphasizes inclusion for all – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally diverse individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and more. Visit our careers page to learn about our benefits and team testimonials.
Do work that matters. Apply now to lead projects that make a difference.
Locations
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Salary
180,000 - 220,000 AUD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Earned Value Management (EVM)intermediate
- Stakeholder Managementintermediate
- Project Planning and Schedulingintermediate
- Risk and Issue Managementintermediate
- Multi-Vendor Project Deliveryintermediate
- Agile/Scrum Methodologiesintermediate
- Contract Managementintermediate
- ITIL-Based Deliveryintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Australian Citizenship (experience)
- NV-1 Security Clearance (experience)
- Formal Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile) (experience)
- Proven Experience in Complex End-to-End Projects (experience)
- Professional Membership in Project Management Bodies (experience)
Responsibilities
- Apply EVM techniques to monitor project performance and interpret reports
- Coordinate end-to-end project activities including planning, resourcing, staffing, reporting, troubleshooting, and stakeholder engagement
- Develop and maintain project artefacts such as PMP, schedules, risk/issue registers, and communication plans
- Ensure delivery meets technical, quality, schedule, and financial baselines while managing dependencies
- Provide status reporting, budget oversight, impact analysis on changes, and contract ownership
Benefits
- general: Family Friendly certified workplace with support for work-life balance
- general: Professional growth opportunities within a high-quality team
- general: Inclusive culture with diversity and equal opportunities
- general: Work on mission-critical projects in defence, intelligence, and government sectors
- general: Backed by global Leidos network and local expertise
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Senior Project Manager - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Project Manager - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Senior Project Manager - Drive Impactful Projects at Leidos Australia
Join Leidos Australia, a leader in IT and airborne solutions for government, defence, intelligence, and health sectors. With 2000 local experts and global backing, we're tackling the world's toughest challenges while fostering a family-friendly, inclusive workplace. This Senior Project Manager role offers hands-on leadership in delivering complex, end-to-end projects that protect and advance the Australian way of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to track performance and generate actionable insights.
- Lead full project lifecycle: planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
- Maintain critical artefacts including Project Management Plans (PMP), schedules, risk/issue registers, and communication strategies.
- Ensure adherence to technical, quality, schedule, and financial baselines; manage multi-vendor dependencies and recommend adjustments.
- Deliver precise status updates, commercial oversight, budget management, change impact analysis, and contract accountability to sponsors.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a proactive leader with proven success in multi-vendor environments, strong stakeholder rapport, and a consultative style that inspires teams. Bring experience in proposal development, Agile/PMP/PRINCE2 methodologies, ITIL delivery, and systems engineering. You must hold Australian citizenship and NV-1 clearance. Thrive in fast-paced settings while keeping end-users central through robust governance and communication.
Why Leidos?
Experience a supportive culture where diversity drives innovation. As a certified family-friendly employer, we value work-life balance and professional development. Paul Chase, Chief Executive, emphasizes inclusion for all – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally diverse individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and more. Visit our careers page to learn about our benefits and team testimonials.
Do work that matters. Apply now to lead projects that make a difference.
Locations
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Salary
180,000 - 220,000 AUD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Earned Value Management (EVM)intermediate
- Stakeholder Managementintermediate
- Project Planning and Schedulingintermediate
- Risk and Issue Managementintermediate
- Multi-Vendor Project Deliveryintermediate
- Agile/Scrum Methodologiesintermediate
- Contract Managementintermediate
- ITIL-Based Deliveryintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Australian Citizenship (experience)
- NV-1 Security Clearance (experience)
- Formal Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile) (experience)
- Proven Experience in Complex End-to-End Projects (experience)
- Professional Membership in Project Management Bodies (experience)
Responsibilities
- Apply EVM techniques to monitor project performance and interpret reports
- Coordinate end-to-end project activities including planning, resourcing, staffing, reporting, troubleshooting, and stakeholder engagement
- Develop and maintain project artefacts such as PMP, schedules, risk/issue registers, and communication plans
- Ensure delivery meets technical, quality, schedule, and financial baselines while managing dependencies
- Provide status reporting, budget oversight, impact analysis on changes, and contract ownership
Benefits
- general: Family Friendly certified workplace with support for work-life balance
- general: Professional growth opportunities within a high-quality team
- general: Inclusive culture with diversity and equal opportunities
- general: Work on mission-critical projects in defence, intelligence, and government sectors
- general: Backed by global Leidos network and local expertise
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Senior Project Manager - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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