IT Program Manager

Leidos; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, VA is seeking an IT Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of agile software development projects for a high-profile customer area. The role combines technical oversight, financial management, and program planning to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to governance gates.

The ideal candidate has extensive IT PM experience on software projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to brief senior customers. TS/SCI with Poly is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 13+ years.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required to be considered.
• Extensive experience as an IT PM over software development projects.
• Experience developing program plans, resource requirements, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Technical oversight of a portfolio of projects.
• Financial management of the portfolio of projects.
• Project planning and time management for the portfolio.
• Agile implementation on a two-weeksprint & daily scrum schedule

Skills

Technical oversight

Financial management

Project planning

Agile implementation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Description

LeidosMission Solutions Business Areais seeking an IT Program Manager to supporta software development project. This IT PM will support a high-profile customer area.This is an opportunity to use your combined technicalexpertise,financial managementand project oversight to manage a portfolio ofhigh-profileagile software development projects. These positions require an active TS/SCI with Polygraphtobe considered. Duties would also include but not are not limited to performing timeline analysis, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, integration, implementing agile, and running daily scrums.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Technical oversight of a portfolio of projects.

• Financial managementof the portfolio of projects.

• Project planning and time management for the portfolio of projects.

• Agile implementation on atwo-weeksprint & daily scrum schedule

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of prior relevant experience orMastersand 13 years of prior relevant experience.

• Must have a TS/SCI with Poly to be considered

• Extensive experience as an IT PM over software development projects

• Demonstrated experience in developing program plans, resource requirements, and schedules to achieve Program goals andfinancial managementof software development projects.

• Demonstrated experience implementing streamline processes and procedures for established programs.

• Demonstrated experience with project management, to include project management processes and project management life cycle/control gates.

• Demonstrated experience with technical integration projects requiring technical depth and skills

• Exceptional communication skills with all stakeholders

• Demonstrated experienceprovidingdeveloping and deliveringbriefings and interacting with senior level customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with oral and written communication skills – the ability to communicate information and ideas in a manner that is understandable, responsive, and customer-focused.

• Demonstrated experienceidentifyingthe strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,conclusionsor approaches to problems.

• Demonstrated experienceidentifyingcomplex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Demonstrated experience in providing customer service.

• Demonstrated experience in planning and scheduling, to include experience in developing program plans, resource requirements, and schedules to achieve Program goals.

• Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Office to include PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification.

• Understanding of Agile.

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Original Posting:

September 1, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $139,100.00 - $251,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00191060

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.