Project Manager

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a proactive Project Manager to lead the Chinook Program, guiding application enhancements and new capabilities for an Intelligence Community customer. You will coordinate software development, systems integration, testing, and DevSecOps, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with mission objectives.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced Agile environment, managing schedules, milestones, risks, and stakeholder communications with a focus on delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required per contract.
• Bachelor's degree or higher with 5+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience leading or coordinating technical projects and software development initiatives.
• Experience working with government customers and project leadership to manage priorities and communicate status.
• Experience supporting Agile/Scrum and SAFe methodologies and cross-team collaboration.
• Familiarity with budget tracking, resource planning, and SOW/PWS requirements.
• Experience using project management tools to track schedules, milestones, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day planning, coordination, and execution of assigned software development projects from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across software development, systems integration, testing, DevSecOps, security, and operations.
• Track progress against scope, schedule, cost, quality, and technical objectives, and drive timely resolution.
• Serve as primary point of contact for project activities and communicate status, risks, and decisions.
• Support Agile/Scrum and SAFe execution, including sprint planning, backlog coordination, PI Planning, and cross-team dependency management.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate as needed.
• Coordinate resources, team capacity, and subcontractor activities to meet milestones.
• Monitor budgets, resource utilization, and task-level performance while supporting scope and delivery commitments.
• Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to clarify requirements, prioritize work, and support release readiness.
• Maintain project documentation, action items, schedules, and performance metrics for visibility.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in Agile teams.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

SAFe

Cross-functional coordination

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline

Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

Description

Lead the Team. Deliver Results. Drive the Mission.

What does it take to successfully deliver technology that supports critical intelligence missions? Strong execution, effective collaboration, and a relentless focus on delivering results.

Leidos is seeking a proactive, results-driven Project Manager to join the Chinook Program supporting application enhancements and expanded capabilities for an Intelligence Community (IC) customer. In this role, you'll help turn customer priorities into actionable plans, coordinate technical teams, and ensure new capabilities are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with mission objectives.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on project leader who thrives in a fast-paced Agile environment and enjoys bringing people, priorities, and technical activities together to achieve meaningful results. You'll work closely with software development, systems integration, testing, DevSecOps, security, and customer stakeholders to manage project execution, resolve challenges, and keep delivery efforts moving forward.

As the Project Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day project coordination and execution, including managing schedules, tracking milestones and deliverables, identifying and mitigating risks, coordinating resources, and communicating progress to stakeholders. You'll partner with technical leads and Agile teams to remove obstacles, manage dependencies, and ensure project commitments are clearly understood and successfully delivered.

If you're an organized, solutions-oriented leader who enjoys working alongside technical teams, solving delivery challenges, and making a direct impact on national security missions, we want you on our team.

Position may be performed in the following locations below.

• Tucson, AZ
• Gaithersburg, MD
• Alexandria, VA
• Chantilly, VA
• Englewood, CO
• St. Louis, MO

Clearance Level Required:

Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day planning, coordination, and execution of assigned software development projects and application enhancements from initiation through delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with customer priorities and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across software development, systems integration, testing, DevSecOps, security, and operations to support successful project execution.
• Track project progress against scope, schedule, cost, quality, and technical objectives, proactively identifying issues and driving timely resolution.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned project activities, providing clear and timely communication of status, risks, issues, decisions, and delivery commitments.
• Support Agile/Scrum and SAFe execution, including sprint planning, backlog coordination, PI Planning, sprint reviews, and cross-team dependency management.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating challenges and coordinating corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate project resource needs, team capacity, and subcontractor activities to ensure adequate support for planned work and delivery milestones.
• Monitor project budgets, resource utilization, and task-level financial performance while supporting contractual scope and delivery commitments.
• Partner with technical leads, Product Owners, and customer stakeholders to clarify requirements, prioritize work, track deliverables, and support release readiness.
• Maintain project documentation, action items, schedules, status reports, and performance metrics to provide visibility into project execution.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to help Agile teams deliver high-quality software capabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required per contract.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline with 5+ years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 3+ years of prior relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading or coordinating technical projects, project teams or software development initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, scope, milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams supporting software development, systems integration, testing, or DevSecOps activities.
• Experience working directly with government customers, technical stakeholders, and project leadership to manage priorities and communicate delivery status.
• Experience supporting Agile/Scrum and/or SAFe methodologies, including sprint execution, backlog coordination, and cross-team collaboration.
• Experience tracking project progress, identifying delivery risks, resolving impediments, and ensuring project commitments are met.
• Familiarity with project budget tracking, resource planning, and contractual requirements, including Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or comparable project management tools to track schedules, tasks, milestones, and project performance.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple technical activities, and drive results in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Experience supporting classified programs or secure government environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing Agile software development projects supporting the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense.
• Experience coordinating application enhancements, new feature development, systems integration, cloud deployments, or DevSecOps initiatives.
• Experience working with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, technical leads, and cross-functional Agile teams to coordinate project execution, manage dependencies, and meet delivery milestones.
• Experience supporting PI Planning, Agile Release Train activities, sprint planning, and cross-team dependency management.
• Extensive experience developing and maintaining integrated master schedules (IMS), project dashboards, risk registers, and performance metrics utilizing Microsoft Project, Jira, and Confluence to drive executive-level status reporting.
• Familiarity with government contract requirements, change management, and project-level scope management.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, external engineering teams, and customer stakeholders to meet technical delivery milestones.
• Experience tracking project-level budgets, labor utilization, resource forecasts, and subcontractor deliverables.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.