IT Project Manager
IT Project Manager
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$ 126100 - 227950
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Job Description
Leidos is seeking an IT Project Manager to join our growing team in support of Security Engineering Programs Center for Information Systems Security (SEP-CISS). This position will manage the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 IT Project team consisting of 30 employees. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours in support of IT operations in the DC Maryland and Virginia area. The ideal candidate will be a technically capable inspirational leader and team player with strong communication management analytical and problem-solving skills; with a proven ability to thrive in environments that constantly embrace new technology. Due to the sensitive & classified nature of this program telework is not available.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary ongoing responsibility is for management of a wide range of IT-centric projects. The candidate will focus on meeting project commitments including communications with sponsors stakeholders etc. They will spend significant time on project management responsibilities. As assigned lead or assist in the planning implementation and introduction of projects for new systems and technologies Lead planning and/or implementation of IT projects. Additionally they may participate in the design and/or testing phases. Facilitate the definition of project missions goals tasks and resource requirements.
- Manages a large team of experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
- Ensures all projects run within scope time and budget constraints
- Interfaces with task and functional leaders subcontractors and support personnel
- Leads the team in developing new products processes standards or operational plans in support of the project/family
- Has budget accountability for the IT group
- Plan execute and close IT projects that meet or exceed customer objectives
- Create clear and attainable project objectives build project requirements and manage constraints of cost time scope and quality
- Develop the overall project plan and manage project operations
- Ensure team members know and execute their respective roles
- Coordinate resolution of production-related problems
Basic Qualifications.
- Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams
- Active Top-Secret clearance
- Experience with ITSM (IT Service Management) tools managing incident request CMDB and knowledge bases.
- Experience with NMS (Network Monitoring System) and prioritizing incident response.
- Ability to meet in-person (at least quarterly) with members of a 24-7 team to support individual & team development.
- Experience providing desktop/end user support.
- Familiar with virtualization Linux & Windows servers databases & SaaS.
- Familiar with network equipment platforms. (Ex: Juniper Cisco PaloAlto)
- Quality assurance experience including ensuring the quality of any team deliverables auditing team interactions with the ITSM tool and customers etc.
- Basic working knowledge of VPNs.
- Basic knowledge of Cybersecurity best practices.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
- Highly effective teamwork and collaboration abilities.
- Must possess strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills to effectively relate to Leidos and customer needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- SCI eligible
- Experience with Servicenow.
- Experience with SolarWinds.
- Experience with PC imaging installs hardware troubleshooting etc.
- Lifecycle management experience (Acquisition thru Disposition).
- Experience with configuration and troubleshooting of Taclane encryption devices.
- Experience with Linux and Windows servers databases AWS and Hyper-V.
- Experience with configuring and troubleshooting network equipment: Juniper Cisco Palo Alto
- Experience with configuring and troubleshooting VPNs.
- Experience with implementing Cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience with endpoint cybersecurity tools (Trellix McAfee ePO)
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
September 5 2025For U.S. Positions: 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 $126100.00 - $227950.00The 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
