Deputy Project Manager

The Maritime System Division (MSD) of Leidos is seeking a Deputy Project Manager in the Long Beach MS facility in a growing fast-paced environment.

As the DPM you will partner closely with the Project Manager (PM) to support day-to-day execution of program operations. You will help drive program performance coordinate across functional teams and ensure alignment with customer priorities in a fast-paced production the absence of the PM the DPM is expected to assume delegated program management authority and serve as the primary decision-maker and customer interface to ensure continuity of operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in directing daytoday program operations ensuring production schedules mission deliverables and performance standards are consistently met.
• Assist in managing cost schedule performance and risk across all program elements including systems tools equipment software facilities and operational activities.
• Lead coordination of program deliverables schedules and milestones across teams.
• Identify assess and support mitigation of program risks while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor task progress identify risks/issues and drive timely resolution of blockers
• Facilitate internal and external meetings including Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs)
• Prepare and deliver program status reports briefings and customer-facing updates.
• Represent the program in customer engagements as needed communicating status risks and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and update program artifacts including the risk register and action trackers.
• Support development of program reviews roadmaps staffing plans and other deliverables.
• Serve as acting PM when required with authority to make program-level decisions manage priorities and interface directly with the customer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with at least 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting cross-functional technical teams.
• Coordinate and resolve productionrelated issues ensuring timely and accurate solutions that support mission success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint and collaboration tools.
• Individuals must possess strong characteristics around initiative attitude assertiveness and sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be a US Citizen and meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) Secret Clearance.

Preferred Experience

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• DoD or Military contract experience
• Prior experience in a Deputy PM Task Lead or PMO leadership role
• Production experience
• Experience using Solumina.

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