Project Manager Mid

Leidos hiring for Project Manager Mid jobs in New Orleans, LA, US

Description

Leidos is looking to hire a Project Manager Mid in New Orleans, LA to join our SMIT program. The selected candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate team activities to manage and implement project and interrelated projects from initiation to final operational stage. The Project Manager will also determine, monitor, and review all project economics to include costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, resources, and risk.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the project team in determining client requirements and translating requirements into operational plans.

• Identify and assemble the appropriate blend of resources to meet project needs and requirements.

• Manage sub-contractors.

• Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to the project.

• Develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in operational plan.

• Undertake status review meetings among project team members and clients. Work with management on project proposals, bids, contracts, estimates, and schedules.

• Coach and advise team members to accomplish project goals, to meet established schedules, and resolve technical or operational issues.

• Ensure adherence to legally binding requirements.

• Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues.

• Develop, propose, and negotiate project proposals, quotations, and add-ons to leadership and the client. Analyze needs and recommend appropriate planning concepts and tools to be used for all facets of planning, scheduling, and tracking projects.

• Analyze project progress/costs and facilitates the development of recommended alternatives. 

• Integrate and use project management methodologies

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience

• US Citizen with an active DOD Secret security clearance.

SMIT-MCEN

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.