Technical Project Manager

Program / Project Manager

The Transportation Solutions Division within the Leidos Civil group is seeking a Program / Project Manager to lead a dynamic team supporting Investment Research and Development (IRAD) projects for the Common Automation Platform (CAP). This role requires expertise in managing complex programs that leverage advanced automation, data-driven decision-making, and modern software architecture principles, including distributed computing, scalable infrastructure, and intelligent automation.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Manage projects within the IRAD CAP program, ensuring milestones are met for multiple product developments.
• Define and execute project vision, ensuring stakeholder collaboration and strategic alignment.
• Act as the primary liaison between business partners, project stakeholders, and Leidos leadership.
• Oversee product planning, implementation, development, and verification.
• Manage budgets, resources, task prioritization, risks, dependencies, and timelines.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules and cost parameters.
• Lead and foster collaboration within a large team (30-50 members) organized into sub-teams.
• Utilize Agile / SAFe methodologies for planning, scheduling, and delivering project work.
• Recruit and retain highly qualified professionals for project success.
• Identify and mitigate risks, providing effective solutions.
• Provide program management for ATC modernization initiatives.
• Interface with subcontracts, finance, marketing, operations, and lab / HW management.
• Communicate project status and needs to company executives.
• Apply best practices in software and product development using Product Management methodologies.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring task performance and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with technical leaders to oversee development, measure performance, and apply systems engineering processes for requirements and risk management.
• Leverage distributed computing, scalable infrastructure, and intelligent automation for product development and integration.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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