Deputy PM, AI-Driven Air Traffic Modernization

Leidos Inc; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. seeks a Deputy Program Manager to support the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, guiding the Leidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP) within a large SAFe program.

The role leads executive program execution, contract performance, and customer engagement, with a focus on AI-first engineering and modern software practices. Hybrid work arrangement is available with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote; candidates should reside within commutable distance of one of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years relevant experience or Master's with 6+ years.
• 4+ years of experience supervising teams or projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing large FAA or DoD programs.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques and reporting.
• Experience operating within SAFe/Agile program organizations.
• Strong executive-level customer relationship management skills.
• Track record of contract performance management and delivery excellence.
• Financial management experience including P&L oversight.
• Risk management across complex program portfolios.
• Experience leading teams of 200+ personnel in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; US citizenship required; subject to government background investigation.
• Experience leading software-intensive modernization programs in Agile environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in day-to-day program execution and strategic decision-making.
• Manage Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule performance across the program.
• Lead program operations including status reporting, action tracking, and governance.
• Serve as a primary customer interface for program performance and delivery updates.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks across technical and programmatic domains.
• Provide financial oversight including budget management and cost control.
• Coordinate across engineering and delivery organizations to ensure alignment.
• Oversee subcontract performance and vendor relationships.
• Drive staffing decisions and workforce planning across the program.
• Deputize for the Program Manager in all internal and external engagements as needed.
• Support execution leadership for software-intensive modernization activities operating within Agile development frameworks.
• Coordinate program delivery across Agile Release Trains ensuring alignment between modernization milestones and operational transition schedules.
• Champion an AI-first engineering culture by identifying and applying AI-assisted development capabilities, automation, and emerging software engineering practices that improve developer productivity, code quality, testing, and delivery.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

SAFe/Agile program experience

Large program leadership

Executive customer relationship mgmt

Contract performance management

Financial management / P&L oversight

Risk management

Vendor/subcontract management

Staffing and workforce planning

Public Trust clearance suitability

Background investigations compliance

Software modernization in Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Leidos Inc. seeks a Deputy Program Manager to support the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, guiding the Leidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP) within a large SAFe program.

The role leads executive program execution, contract performance, and customer engagement, with a focus on AI-first engineering and modern software practices. Hybrid work arrangement is available with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote; candidates should reside within commutable distance of one of the