Lead Engineering Program Manager

Leidos LLC; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Lead Program Manager to lead large-scale, cross-functional programs and oversee a team of program managers. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, program execution, and stakeholder alignment in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include defining plans, managing budgets and schedules, mentoring managers, driving risk mitigation, and reporting outcomes to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 12+ years of program management experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role supervising other program managers.
• Proven success delivering complex, cross-functional programs in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proficient with PM tools and methodologies.
• PMI credentials (PMP, PgMP) are a plus and advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Define, plan, and execute large-scale programs with alignment to objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of program managers, providing guidance and development opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership and external partners to drive consensus and resolve conflicts.
• Process Optimization: Develop scalable PM frameworks, tools, and best practices to improve efficiency.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate program risks with proactive solutions.
• Performance Tracking: Establish KPIs, monitor progress, and report outcomes to executives.
• Change Management: Lead teams through organizational changes and adoption of new processes or technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Team mentorship

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Lead Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs and oversee a team of program managers.

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At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Define, plan, and execute large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of program managers, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive consensus and resolve conflicts.
• Process Optimization: Develop and implement scalable program management frameworks, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, ensuring proactive solutions to challenges.
• Performance Tracking: Establish KPIs, monitor program progress, and report outcomes to executives and stakeholders.
• Change Management: Lead teams through organizational changes, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new processes or technologies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of program or project management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing other program managers.
• Proven success in delivering complex, cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMI, NPI).
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification is a plus.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with radio frequency technologies or programs.
• Experience with aviation security technologies or programs.
• Experience with TSA, DHS or other government regulatory bodies.

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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 here.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity

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.