Project Manager

Leidos; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly workplace

Diversity and Inclusion programs

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Projects Manager in Canberra, Australia to manage the end-to-end development of proposals and project delivery. The successful candidate will have practical experience in project management, excellent stakeholder engagement, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. You'll work to ensure compliance, timely approvals and report status on projects. Candidates must be Australian citizens with security clearance requirements. Leidos promotes diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Direct practical experience in proposal preparation and project management delivery.
• Ability to build relationships and deliver business objectives.
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle delivery and IT project estimation.

Responsibilities

• Develop fully priced, commercially sound proposals with customers and Leidos SMEs.
• Plan and deliver approved work orders and projects within agreed scope.
• Produce clear, accurate customer and internal reporting for proposals and projects.

Skills

Proposal preparation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methods

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent industry experience

Project management certification (CAPM, PRINCE2, PMP, etc.)

Job description

Overview

We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them. Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers

Do Work That Matters Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role And Responsibilities

We are seeking a Projects Manager to manage the end‑to‑end development of commercial proposals and the delivery of approved work orders and projects within a complex service operations environment. In this role, you will work closely with customers and internal subject matter experts to produce fully costed, high‑quality proposals, secure approvals, and lead delivery within agreed scope, schedule, and budget. You will provide clear and accurate reporting, proactively manage risks and issues, and drive continuous improvement in proposal and project delivery practices. This role suits a commercially astute professional with strong project management capability, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering tangible value for customers and the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fully priced, commercially sound proposals with customers and Leidos SMEs; secure internal approvals, obtain customer approval, and deliver proposals on time, compliant and approved at first pass
• Plan and deliver approved work orders and projects within agreed scope, schedule and budget
• Produce clear, accurate customer and internal reporting for proposals and projects, including status, risks/issues and financials
• Report active and planned proposals and projects to internal and customer stakeholders, escalating issues early and resolving them promptly
• Continuously improve survey & quote and project delivery practices to improve cycle time, quality and repeatability

About You And What You\'ll Bring

• Direct practical experience in proposal preparation and hands‑on project management delivery, able to solve issues, build relationships and deliver business objectives, using both waterfall and agile methods
• Relevant degree (or equivalent industry experience), and project management certification (e.g. CAPM, PRINCE2, PMP, SAFe, DSDM Agile or similar)
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle delivery, IT project estimation and commercial costing, project governance and change control, with experience producing estimates that withstand customer scrutiny
• Experience in large program or service operations environments (preferably Federal Government or Defence), including contract‑based IT delivery models (fixed price / time & materials) and ITIL service management
• Strong communication, customer service and stakeholder management skills; able to operate within corporate proposal/estimate processes, manage multiple priorities and risks, work autonomously or in teams, adapt to change, and demonstrate initiative and self‑motivation

Note: This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a minimum NV-1 level security clearance and be willing to uplift to NV-2.

Diversity And Inclusion

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
• Recruitment process - virtual / face to face interview & background checks.
• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team [e-mail] if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

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