Project Manager Subject Matter Expert

Description

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The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector has a career opportunity for a Project Manager SME to join our dynamic DES (Defense Enclave Services) team supporting DISA at Fort Meade, MD on a hybrid basis.

PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Defense Enclave Services contract will unify the DoD Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities' (DAFAs) common use information technology systems, personnel, functions, and program elements under the direction of DISA's Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office. It will unify the DAFAs on a common, modernized network architecture, DoDNet, to provide mission services focused on enhanced user experience, improved security, and network reliability.

Telework: 10%, Selected candidate will be required to be on site 3-4 days per week at the Pentagon

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must have an ACTIVE SECRET or above clearance required. (US Citizenship required)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, high-touch Project Manager SME to lead the end-to-end migration of endpoints (laptops, mobile devices, peripherals, printers, etc.) for VIPs and high-level stakeholders. The role requires a unique blend of technical expertise in endpoint management, exceptional white-glove client service, and the ability to proactively manage security risks and stakeholder expectations with minimal disruption.

Key Responsibilities:

• White-Glove Migration Delivery:Independently plan and execute the migration of endpoints for senior leaders, ensuring zero or minimal downtime, data loss, or disruption to their daily operations.

• Executive Stakeholder Management:Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for VIPs, communicating technical concepts clearly, managing expectations, and building trust.

• Project Planning & Scheduling:Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and milestones specific to the needs of VIP workflows, including pre-migration testing and post-migration support.

• Financial Oversight: Lead financial oversight of the overall project including ownership of the Estimate at Complete (EAC) and proactive resource forecasting to ensure efficient project execution and alignment with financial forecast.

• Risk Mitigation & Security:Identify potential issues, establish contingency plans, and ensure all migrations adhere to stringent data security and compliance policies.

• Vendor & IT Coordination:Coordinate with internal IT engineering teams and third-party vendors to handle complex logistical and technical requirements.

• Data Integrity & Validation:Validate that all applications, data, and access permissions are fully functional on the new endpoints post-migration.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a business discipline and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Has expert knowledge of industry practices, advanced techniques and solutions within a professional discipline to develop new standards, processes, and solutions. Serves as a subject matter expert across Leidos.

• 5+ years of technical project management experience in infrastructure, endpoint management, or IT migration projects, with at least 2 years focused on executive or VIP support.

Technical Knowledge:Solid understanding of endpoint technologies (Windows 10/11, macOS, Intune, Active Directory), security tools, and data migration processes.

• Communication Skills:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and managing high-stakes client relationships.

• Project Management Methodologies:Proficiency in using PM tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or ServiceNow.

• Certification:PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

Key Success Factors:

• Proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to customize technical solutions for non-technical high-level users.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: 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 onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.