Project Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Project Manager to join our team on a permanent basis.  The successful candidate will provide direct support to the Programme Manager and Leadership team to successfully deliver varied scopes of work to our customers in Scotland. This position is a full time, permanent role and applicants must have BPSS clearance as a minimum. Ad-hoc travel may be required to various customer and Leidos sites.

Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community.

Our mission and our values guide the way we do business.

The foundation of our Leidos culture is our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees.

Our values create the environment that drives us toward our mission.

Inspired to make a difference, we are committed to solving the world’s toughest problems.

Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers’ needs as if they were our own.

United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity is core to how we operate.

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY

You will report to the Programme Lead/Programme Manager and will be responsible for leading a cross functional team to deliver against programme commitments. 

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Manage multiple small projects of varying timescales and value (up to £5m) in support of the overall programme deliveryDevelop robust plans in order to meet programme and customer commitmentsManage changes in project scope, schedule and costsCoordinate internal resources and third parties/vendorsTrack performance against plan, identify and execute plans to mitigate blockersIdentify and manage Risks, Issues and OpportunitiesCommunicate status to programme leadership, escalating as neededManage key stakeholders to align expectations

Candidates also need to have experience showing individual contribution or leadership within the following Business Lifecycle phases:

Business Development Activities/Customer Engagement to shape requirements and offersMobilisation of contractsDeveloping and delivering On Contract Growth (additional funded work beyond original contract scope)Exit and contract close outProject intervention, problem resolution and Return to Green (RTG) planning for at risk projects

PROFILE

You will be self-motivated and be able to work autonomously and also within a team to achieve day to day objectives on project, programme and operational deliverables, whilst also owning a variety of activities to ensure project/programme milestones, KPI’s and SLA’s are met. You must be an effective communicator, who is comfortable directly engaging with customers and colleagues. You must also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to project and technical challenges.

Required Skills:

Proven track record successfully managing multiple small projects/programmesAble to demonstrate experience (minimum 5 years) in Project ManagementAble to demonstrate experience in management of technical software delivery projectsExperience in Agile, DevOps and Waterfall models of delivery cyclesGood interpersonal skills and judgement for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to develop strong working relations to support achieving objectivesAble to engage effectively within a multi-functional programme team comprising both customer, supplier and Leidos staffAble to demonstrate a sound understanding of business, finance and personnel management techniquesAble to communicate, negotiate and influence effectively at all levelsAbility to motivate and develop staffStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Desirable Experience:

Public sector experience would be advantageousExperience of ITIL/Service Management methodologiesCertified to APM, Prince 2 or Agile Prince 2

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

•    Dynamic Working 

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.          

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting Date:2024-11-20

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:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.