Job #: R-00163053
Location: Australia
Category: Proj and Prog Management
Schedule (FT/PT): Part Time
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: No Remote
Clearance: AU - Baseline
External Referral Program: Ineligible
Sector: AU

Description

• We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Extensive knowledge and practical application of project management frameworks such as PMI or PRINCE2, with expertise in scope, budget, resourcing, stakeholder engagement, risk, quality, and controls.
• Deep understanding of the full project and program life-cycle, coupled with hands-on experience in delivery governance.
• Proven experience leading a PMO, ideally in a high-growth environment, with strong people leadership and line management skills.
• High attention to detail with a track record of producing high-quality outputs, and the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced team environments.
• Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills, developed through significant delivery experience and regular engagement with senior internal and external stakeholders.
  This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to gain a Baseline security clearance.

YOUR NEW ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the PMO Manager, you will join a high-performing program team within the Civil Line of Business where you can add value to the delivery of critical outcomes for our program. This is an opportunity to grow and evolve an established PMO that operates across multiple accounts with multiple customers and to drive quality outcomes for our business operations and project execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for delivering the PMO function for Leidos, including resource data and process management, governance, risk and issue management, reporting, and administration, in line with the Australian Projects Delivery Framework (APDF).
• Lead the Civil PMO, shaping its strategy and structure as the line of business expands, while positioning the PMO team as a trusted partner across the organisation.
• Provide project oversight and assurance, collaborate with QA to conduct quality and risk assessments, and review and improve risk management policies and protocols.
• Chair internal governance boards, ensure effective governance structures and reporting are in place, and manage access to collaborative project platforms including SharePoint.
• Partner with Program Managers, Senior Leadership, and the comms team to drive high-quality delivery, internal communications, and social engagement across the business.

DIVERSE TEAM MEMBERS, SHARED VALUES AND A COMMON PURPOSE

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.