Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Are you a mission-driven systems engineer ready to shape the future of national security IT? Join Leidos and play a key technical role in supporting the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC), where innovation meets real-world impact. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to oversee and drive the successful execution of all customer-directed taskers and internal projects under our contract. This role requires a proactive leader who can coordinate across cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and implement a robust tracking system for end-of-service-life (EOSL) equipment and quote management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced IT environment and serve as the linchpin for operational and project continuity. This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

Responsibilities :

• Lead, plan, and manage all projects and deliverables across the contract portfolio, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality expectations are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-directed taskers; track progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and support personnel from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with vendors; facilitate procurement discussions, obtain competitive quotes, and drive resolution of any supply chain issues.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive system to track EOSL equipment, ensure timely replacements or upgrades, and mitigate risks to continuity.
• Establish repeatable processes and dashboards to monitor quote status, equipment lifecycle stages, and vendor SLAs.
• Create detailed reports and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain operational integrity and service excellence.
• Ensure alignment with all programmatic goals, security compliance standards, and contractual obligations.

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