Project Manager

Leidos; Washington, Lynnwood (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead a multi-disciplined team in developing cutting-edge maritime technologies. This role involves overseeing projects related to advanced ocean hardware/software systems, ensuring customer requirements are met with innovative solutions. You will collaborate with engineers and manage subcontractors, contributing to the growth of programs within a high-reliability environment. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about maritime systems, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management within engineering or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplined team to support customer requirements with innovative solutions.
• Provide leadership and oversight of subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Job description

Description

The Maritime Solution Systems Portfolio within the Maritime Systems Division (MSD) is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join the Leidos team in Lynnwood, WA to support a multidisciplined team in the support of the development of innovative and next generation Navy equipment. The scope of the business activities within this portfolio includes: underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, supporting information technology & engineering services for complex maritime applications, development and support of underwater data acquisition and telemetry systems for distributed sensors for platform signature measurement.

The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting a Senior Program Manager in the leadership, execution, development, and growth of a program to programs. The Project Manager will be working with a multi-disciplined team of mechanical, software, electrical, and systems engineers. The Project Manager will be responsible to assist with the planning, executing, and coordinating of one or more projects that may include advanced concept and prototype development, procurement, manufacturing, and advancement of cutting-edge technology.

MSD is an industry leader in developing, applying, and advancing the state-of-the-art signal processing technologies for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems including distributed netted sensor systems, communications systems, positioning systems, tactical decision systems, and autonomous unmanned platforms. Leidos maritime systems are addressing complex mission requirements and pioneering impressive firsts in the application of advanced signal processing solutions to the full range of maritime missions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplined team to identify and support customer requirements with innovative, cost-effective, reliable solutions that appropriately leverage advanced technologies in support of U.S. Department of Defense programs.
• Provide leadership and oversight of subcontractors and vendors.
• Lead and prepare for daily, weekly, and ad hoc meetings, to include development of agendas, meeting minutes, CDRLs, and action items.
• Provide support to a Senior Program Manager for execution of a program or programs of complex, high-reliability ocean hardware/software systems within an ISO 90001 environment.
• Support Senior Program Manager in business-wide financial and staff planning.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics, or other related discipline.
• 5+ years’ total experience.
• Strong customer focus, ability to support team leadership, and establish strong, collaborative working relationships with government customers, technical staff, senior managers, and peers.
• Strong problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD contracts and/or DoD mission.
• Experience in operating, designing, or managing in a maritime environment.

Experience with manufacturing and defined deliverable programs.

Original Posting Date:

2025-01-27

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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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.