Senior Project Manager Lead

This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster better-informed decisions using trusted data at scale. Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager Lead to support the delivery enhancement and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.

In this role you will work alongside government partners engineers and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning execution and continuous improvementhelping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently aligned to mission priorities and positioned for sustained success.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility enterprise program at the intersection of data analytics and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage project portfolios to meet strategic and contractual objectives.
• Oversee execution of customer agreements ensuring timelines budgets deliverables and resources align with defined use cases and technical requirements.
• Ensure cost schedule and technical objectives are achieved while proactively identifying and mitigating risks
• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders serving as the primary liaison between the customer and internal delivery teams.
• Ensure alignment between technical execution business outcomes and program performance goals.
• Develop and implement a User Support Operations Plan to manage all support service-related aspects.
• Design operate and maintain an User Support Desk across multiple security environments.
• Monitor and evaluate User Support Desk performance implementing continuous improvement processes.
• Manage user onboarding and account management processes ensuring compliance with security requirements.
• Implement access management mechanisms to control user access to data tools and services.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on User Support Desk metrics and performance.
• Lead and mentor a team of 8-15 direct reports fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Drive modernization efforts for User Support systems integrating advanced technologies to enhance user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate training and development opportunities for team members to enhance skill sets and performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Information Systems Computer Science or related discipline and 8 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management or related roles.
• Experience managing complex IT or systems integration projects in Federal or DoD environments.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams delivering cloud data AI/ML or enterprise platform capabilities.
• Experience operating within SAFe or large-scale Agile frameworks supporting enterprise systems.
• Experience managing project risk schedule cost and performance metrics in cost-reimbursable contract environments.
• Proven experience managing user support operations in a technical environment.
• Strong understanding of IT service management and support processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams of 8-15 direct reports.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive decision-making and process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management or related roles.
• SAFe Agilist (SA) SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or related SAFe certification.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Proven track record of driving customer success and satisfaction initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with automation tools and user support technologies.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings and contractual reporting artifacts.
• Experience supporting enterprise platforms operating across NIPRNet SIPRNet and JWICS.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps AI/ML or enterprise data platform initiatives.
• Experience integrating AI/ML-enabled capabilities into operational workflows.
• Experience supporting DoD enterprise AI data or analytics platforms
• Experience supporting multi-cloud or hybrid cloud modernization efforts.
• Familiarity with cloud-based environments and security protocols.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms

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