Project Manager PMO Support

Job Description

The Leidos SES Product Division Program Management Office currently has an opening for a Project Manager responsible for Americas Ports & Borders Program-wide support to the PMO team and individual PMs enabling program execution optimization. Role may include assignment of individual product delivery projects.

Primary Responsibilities Summary

The ideal candidate would be responsible for providing support to the PMO to include administrative support improvement initiatives and small project management. Responsibilities are anticipated to include both routine and non-routine tasks including special projects. Primary support is to the Americas Ports & Borders teams. It is expected that after initial onboarding and training the individual receives general instructions on new assignments and will not require ongoing instruction on routine work. The individual will need to utilize business acumen and professional concepts to solve a variety of challenges.

Responsibilities are anticipated to include the following:

• Manage small purchases for PMO team as a Purchasing Card (PCard) holder. This includes purchasing & reconciliation cost tracking approval routing and coordination with the Procurement organization where necessary.
• Support larger purchases for PMO team with requests and approvals currently utilizing the QuickBase tool and CostPoint. This may include initiating Purchase Requisitions and associated invoice reviews etc.
• Perform onboarding administrative tasks such as ordering hardware phones corporate cards etc.
• Lead or support internal PM Office projects and initiatives as well as longer-term implementation at the direction of the Americas P&B PMO Director and/or assigned PM lead(s).
  

Example initiatives may include the following over time:

• Support of requirements vetting IMS schedule inputs/updates AOP tracking
• Consolidation of project data/documentations team procedures common toolsets. Supporting enhanced and optimized team utilization of these items.
• Analyze current business processes and make recommendations for improvement
• Improve training and operational procedures within a business to increase efficiency and productivity
• Performing data validation and implementing quality control measures to ensure the continued success of programs
• Evaluating program budgetary controls and financial management processes

• Support customer or management inquiries business data consolidation analysis and reporting. This may include production or financial data to enable leadership decision making
• Coordinate customer visits and meetings supporting CBP programs. This may include scheduling drafting agendas site access and local Leidos site coordination record keeping (attendance meeting minutes etc.) and related logistics planning.
• Interact and coordinate internally as assigned to help improve internal operations and team effectiveness.
• Training on and eventual assignment of individual product delivery projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in a relevant field (Business Administration Operations Finance Engineering etc.)
• A minimum of 4 years experience. experience in lieu of degree
• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills are required for effective interface with internal and external customers.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications and be able to demonstrate intermediate user capabilities in at least 1 business tool (MS Project and MS Excel etc.).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to accurately summarize data into actionable options and recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to adapt to changing technology
• Working knowledge of financial concepts and measurements to program management e.g. ROI earned value management net present value etc.
• Security Requirement:This position may involve support that will require vetting by US Department of Homeland Security and may require a secret security clearance.
• Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen and resident of the U.S.
• The primary work location is planned to be physically in the Leidos Vista CA office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to support leading and managing cross-functional teams and relationships in a matrix environment; influence people outside of direct reporting relationships/levels; and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments with knowledge of MRP systems and Configuration Management principles
• Experience in the Security Detection industry with understanding of industry best practices
• PMP Certification is preferred. Highly relevant and successful Program/Project Management experience may be considered as an alternative.
• Must be able to travel on a periodic basis (1-4 trips per year anticipated primarily within the US)
• Experience with development installation delivery maintenance/warranty and/or management of security detection & automation equipment.
• Experience in obtaining various licenses certifications and accreditations etc. for contract requirements.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization.

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