Senior Agile Project Manager – Defense IT Delivery

Leidos Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Arlington, VA to lead planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple GSM-O II contracts for DISA, ensuring on-time, within-scope, and on-budget delivery using Agile methods.

The role requires DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, a 4–8 year track record, and strong communication and leadership skills. Expect engagement with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supporting project management in a technical or IT environment.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate project vision, strategy, and goals, driving clarity and accountability across cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define, document, and oversee project team roles, responsibilities, and authorities, ensuring optimal team performance and development.
• Direct project operations, communications, and executive-level reporting for senior leadership, including the Program Director and Deputy Program Manager.
• Champion Agile methodologies, organizing and facilitating key ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) to drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
• Lead Product Owner Synchronization meetings to ensure strategic alignment, clarify requirements, and resolve competing priorities.
• Monitor, track, and drive resolution of project action items, risks, and issues, ensuring timely escalation and communication to stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve complex project-related challenges, leveraging advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to optimize project execution and organizational impact.
• Oversee the management of project artifacts, documentation, and deliverables, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements (including CDRLs), quality standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated project schedules, tracking progress, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead project budget management, financial tracking, and resource allocation to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and executive leadership.
• Ensure project execution in compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Oversee staffing actions, talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning in collaboration with managers and HR.
• Synthesize and present complex data, insights, and recommendations to executive audiences using advanced project management tools and Microsoft Office suite.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Arlington, VA to lead planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple GSM-O II contracts for DISA, ensuring on-time, within-scope, and on-budget delivery using Agile methods.

The role requires DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, a 4–8 year track record, and strong communication and leadership skills. Expect engagement with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.