Delivery Manager

Leidos Inc; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Beavercreek, Ohio is seeking a Delivery Manager responsible for planning and managing resources to ensure the successful execution and delivery of program objectives. The role entails overseeing delivery activities, managing program risks, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree, extensive project management experience, and an active SECRET Clearance. Competitive pay ranges from $131,300 to $237,350, with comprehensive employment benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams.
• Active SECRET Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of technical projects and initiatives.
• Drive planning, execution, and tracking of work using tools.
• Manage and maintain delivery backlogs and workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical expertise (DevOps, engineering)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position Summary

The Delivery Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing resources to ensure the successful execution and delivery of program objectives within scope, schedule, and budget constraints. This role coordinates across program teams, functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel to drive operational performance, customer satisfaction, and successful project outcomes. Responsibilities include overseeing delivery activities, managing program risks and dependencies, monitoring performance metrics, and supporting financial and resource management activities, including elements of budget and P&L accountability.

This position leads teams in the development and implementation of new processes, operational plans, and delivery standards that support program and organizational objectives. The Delivery Manager addresses complex operational and program challenges that may impact multiple projects, customers, or functional areas, requiring strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The role works collaboratively across technical and business teams to develop effective solutions, improve operational efficiency, and ensure successful program execution and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of technical projects and initiatives across the program while tracking KPIs (e.g. On-Time Delivery, quality performance)
• Drive planning, execution, and tracking of work using Jira or other software tools
• Manage and maintain delivery backlogs, boards, workflows, and reporting structures
• Break down high-level requirements into technical tasks
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and blockers (e.g. supply chain)
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure work is properly scoped
• Act as primary interface between technical teams and stakeholders
• Track and report delivery metrics (velocity, throughput, cycle time)
• Continuously improve delivery processes
• Ensure adherence to governance and reporting standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience as a Technical Delivery Manager or similar role
• Strong Jira experience for planning and reporting
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams
• Technical background (DevOps, engineering, infrastructure)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Active SECRET Clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Confluence experience
• Agile framework familiarity
• Enterprise delivery experience
• Release management

Pay Range

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.