Senior Global Network Operations & Modernization Lead

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 139,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Program Manager – Network & Telecommunications Operations to lead a large, complex global network modernization program. You will unify network operations, engineering, service management, automation, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable mission-critical services for government partners.

The role emphasizes strategic stakeholder engagement, performance against SLAs, and continuous improvement, including overseeing transitions, workforce planning, and risk

Qualifications

• Top Secret Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Telecommunications, Engineering, Business, Management, or a related discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 7+ years of demonstrated leadership of large, complex IT infrastructure, network operations, telecommunications, or enterprise managed-services programs.
• Experience managing 24x7/365 mission-critical IT or network operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise network operations and associated engineering, incident/problem management, service management, performance management, and lifecycle activities.
• Experience leading technology modernization or transformation while maintaining ongoing production operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing large federal contracts or task orders, including financial performance, staffing, schedule, contractual performance, risk, and customer relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex program transitions, including incumbent knowledge transfer, workforce transition, operational readiness, and continuity of service.
• Experience establishing and managing SLAs, KPIs, operational metrics, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement programs.
• Strong executive communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate technical, operational, financial, and program risks to senior Government and corporate leadership.
• Ability to work effectively with network OEMs, telecommunications providers, subcontractors, and other external partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior Leidos program representative and primary interface with Government program leadership, contracting officials, technical stakeholders, and other mission partners.
• Maintain accountability for overall program performance, contractual execution, customer satisfaction, financial performance, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Establish an integrated operating model across program management, network operations, engineering, service management, field/regional support, subcontractors, OEMs, and other external providers.
• Build trusted relationships with senior Government stakeholders and provide concise, decision-oriented program, technical, operational, financial, and risk reporting.
• Lead executive reviews, program management reviews, operational performance reviews, and corrective-action activities.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Leadership

Program Management

Network Operations

DoD Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years

Master's degree with 10+ years

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Program Manager – Network & Telecommunications Operations to lead a large, complex global network modernization program. You will unify network operations, engineering, service management, automation, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable mission-critical services for government partners.

The role emphasizes strategic stakeholder engagement, performance against SLAs, and continuous improvement, including overseeing transitions, workforce planning, and risk