Senior IT Project Manager - Enterprise Systems (Onsite NJ)

Leidos LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives in Newark, New Jersey. The role manages projects from planning through implementation, coordinating technical teams, business partners, and vendors to keep deliverables and budgets on track.

Qualified candidates will have 8+ years of PM experience, a PMP certification, and a strong grasp of SDLC, Agile and Waterfall methods, with onsite work three days per week in Newark.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of project management experience.
• PMP certification required.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise technology implementations and system upgrades.
• Strong understanding of PMO governance, scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.
• Experience coordinating multiple teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for an enterprise system upgrade.
• Manage projects from initiation through implementation and post-go-live stabilization.
• Build and maintain project plans, RAID logs, status reporting, and executive communications.
• Coordinate activities across IT, OT, cybersecurity, business teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Apply EPMO governance, methodologies, templates, controls, and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate requirements discussions, design reviews, testing readiness, and cutover activities.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.

Skills

PMP certification

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Vendor management

SDLC knowledge

Agile and Waterfall

Project governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

PPM tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives in Newark, New Jersey. The role manages projects from planning through implementation, coordinating technical teams, business partners, and vendors to keep deliverables and budgets on track.

Qualified candidates will have 8+ years of PM experience, a PMP certification, and a strong grasp of SDLC, Agile and Waterfall methods, with onsite work three days per week in Newark.