Description
Job Description:
UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL
Are you ready for your next career challenge?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
https://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
WHAT SETS YOU APART:
The successful candidate must have hands on experience of managing multiple projects including Infrastructure, Security Risk, and system migration/roll outs. Reporting to the Portfolio Lead with accountability to key stakeholders being the HO Customer counterpart, the HOB Programme Director and Principal solution architect this is a pivotal role leading HO transformation and technical refresh across 2 work streams within the programme.
Responsibilities:
Ability to articulate risks and manage expectations accordingly
Responsible for managing deliverables across multiple technical projects at any one time
Track and report on project status
Risk assessment of projects and collating work effort for any out of scope projects
Balancing internal stakeholder inputs against the scope
Prioritise tasks for other teams based on project delivery
Be the first point of contact for assessing project inputs or delays
Collaborate with other teams and establish continuous improvement initiatives
Financial management: tracking budgets and managing financial processes –working to cost
Requirements:
Experienced Project Manager with proven ability to prioritise work and resources across engagements based on short and long-term needs
Strong awareness and interest in new platforms and technologies
Excellent presentation skills and communication abilities at all levels of both internal and client organisations
Ability to handle, manage, and communicate complex work and interdependencies
Well versed in communicating risk management and mitigation measures
Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Experience of working closely with project, operations, technical and delivery teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certified Prince 2 Project Manager or similar qualification
CLEARANCE REQUIRED:
SC
What do 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, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme)
Dynamic Working: https://www.leidos.com/sites/g/files/zoouby166/files/2019-11/PDF-Dynamic-Working-Leidos-UK.pdf
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.
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.
