Defence ICT Project Manager — Multi-Project Delivery

Leidos Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility Options

Wellbeing Programs

Continuous Learning

Impactful Work

Professional Development

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Project Manager to lead a portfolio of concurrent Survey and Quote (S&Q) projects within a complex Defence ICT environment. You will translate approved work packages into practical delivery plans and guide projects from mobilisation through to acceptance and closure.

This hands-on role combines structured project governance with collaborative leadership to support successful customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience independently managing multiple ICT, software or systems projects through all lifecycle stages.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders within complex environments.
• Strong capability in project controls including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, change management and governance reporting.
• Experience with Agile, iterative or hybrid delivery approaches and software development lifecycle practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, mobilisation, execution, acceptance and closure of multiple concurrent S&Q projects and work packages.
• Develop and maintain integrated delivery plans, schedules, resource forecasts and project controls.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for a multidisciplinary delivery squad, partnering with technical leaders to align priorities.
• Manage scope, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, changes and financial performance while maintaining visibility of delivery progress.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships and provide reporting, governance, testing and customer acceptance activities throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

ICT project management

Leadership

Project controls

Agile delivery

Job description

Leidos Australia is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Project Manager to lead a portfolio of concurrent Survey and Quote (S&Q) projects within a complex Defence ICT environment. You will translate approved work packages into practical delivery plans and guide projects from mobilisation through to acceptance and closure.

This hands-on role combines structured project governance with collaborative leadership to support successful customer outcomes.