Program Manager - Virtual Product Systems

Leidos hiring for Program Manager - Virtual Product Systems jobs in Orlando, FL, US

Description

Are you ready for a rewarding career opportunity?

Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a investment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading! 

The Project

Leidos currently has an opening for a Virtual Product Solutions (VPS) Program Manager to work in our Orlando, FL office.  This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience supporting the virtual training mission where virtual training solutions are designed and deployed.  This Program Manager will oversee all work aspects of creating visual, audio, radio and motion inputs in simulations that stimulate trainees to learn, while performing training tasks to standard. This person will support the division’s focus of developing, delivering, and maintaining virtual solutions for the US DoD and International MoDs.

Your greatest work is ahead! 

The Mission 

The Leidos National Security Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data diagnostics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence diagnostics and operations. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security obstacles for customers with “can’t fail” missions. From scanning for illicit material at ports and borders to predicting future events and instability up to five years in advance, our products help customers make the world safer.

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, submit your resume with us today!

Your Main Goal: 

• Manage large program(s) P&L, including budgets, technical scope, risks/opportunities in order to achieve the business commitments.

• Responsible for leading hardware, software, test, and production personnel to achieve Program requirements. 

• Manage order demand within Deltek Costpoint accounting/MRP software.

• Provide operational oversight and coaching to program and technical managers.

• Lead staff to achieve a high degree of customer satisfaction and maintain Leidos positive brand recognition.

• Serve as main point of contact for Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Program Manager, and Contractor’s senior management.

• Work collaboratively with the Business Development organization and other sales/capture support personnel to achieve business growth targets.

What Sets You Apart: 

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of eight (8) or more years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of six (6) or more years of relevant experience; in program management, production control, engineering and experience working in a DoD acquisition environment

• Position requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

• Proven experience with Virtual Systems, Training Devices, Crew and Collective Trainers and Distributed Training Systems,

• Familiarity with HLA, DIS protocols.

• Proven experience successfully managing programs with different contract types (CPFF, FFP).

• Extensive hands-on knowledge of industry best practices in program and project management, production control, earned value management, overseeing software development, application modernization and/or database projects.

• History of successfully leading and managing a program of high complexity providing products, innovation/R&D, services, and customer support.

• Proven successful track record of achieving on contract growth (OCG) and winning re-competes, takeaways, and new business.

• Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Project, ERP System Experience)

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

• Candidate must possess good written and verbal communication skills and be able to lead meetings with large groups of people.

• Possess a current Project Management Professional certification or a DoD equivalent certification (i.e., Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) PM Level III)

You Might Also Have:

• Current working relationships with PEO STRI customers.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with Government Furnished Equipment.

• Experience with AS9100 and DCMA standards.

• Experience in leadership of complex tasks, including review of work products for correctness, compliance with industry best practices, DoD standards, and Army standards.

• Manufacturing leadership experience in the Aerospace, Defense, or Automotive industries.

• A strong working knowledge of Deltek CostPoint MRP.

• Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing principles.

Clearance:

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We inspire our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today!

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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.

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.