Programme Manager

at  Leidos

Required Skills:

• Hands on and proven track record managing complex projects/programmes including Software development in a highly disciplined environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and judgement for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to develop strong working relations to support achieving objectives
• Ability to engage effectively within a multi-functional programme team comprising both customer, supplier and Leidos staff
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of business, finance and personnel management techniques
• The ability to communicate, negotiate and influence effectively at all levels
• Ability to motivate and develop staf

Desirable Experience:

• Business Development Accruement
• Air Traffic Management knowledge would be advantageous
• Full Software Lifecycle (Including Agile development & Test)
• Understanding of Assurance requirements applied to system Developmen

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Programme Manager to join our team. Based from our Whiteley office (UK) the individual will provide direct support to the NATS Portfolio lead to successfully deliver our Intelligent Approach (IA) Product in collaboration with our customers and other Partners. This position is a full time, permanent role, and applicants must have (or be able to acquire) a security clearance.
A description of the Intelligent Approach Product is below
https://www.intelligentapproach.aero/
Leidos heritage companies pioneered the development of modern air traffic control systems in the United States more than 50 years ago. Today our systems handle 75 per cent of the air traffic in the U.S. and approximately 60 per cent of the world’s air traffic. When it comes to air traffic safety and efficiency, Leidos’s proven track record and industry-leading innovations make it the world’s most trusted air traffic control partner.

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY

The Programme Manager will be accountable for delivering a set of programmes under the IA Product that will consist of support programmes to current customers, new development programmes for existing and new customers and Business development.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Responsible and accountable for managing the full Portfolio of Intelligent Approach Programmes & projects
• Develop robust plans in order to meet programme and customer commitments
• Track performance against plan, identify and execute plans to mitigate blockers
• Identify and manage Risks, Issues and Opportunities
• Effectively communicate status to portfolio leadership
• Ability to operate a highly collaborative environment, both independently and integrated into large teams
• Ensure robust Change management to the Programme of Projects
• Manage key stakeholders to align expectations including senior executives in both Leidos, customer and Partners
• Ensuring that all required programme status and oversight is captured
• Some travel might be required to various customer, Leidos and Partner sites
• The role is ideally primarily site based (near to the Partner/customer) but there will be flexibility to work flexibly and virtually.

Required Skills:

• Hands on and proven track record managing complex projects/programmes including Software development in a highly disciplined environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and judgement for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to develop strong working relations to support achieving objectives
• Ability to engage effectively within a multi-functional programme team comprising both customer, supplier and Leidos staff
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of business, finance and personnel management techniques
• The ability to communicate, negotiate and influence effectively at all levels
• Ability to motivate and develop staff

Desirable Experience:

• Business Development Accruement
• Air Traffic Management knowledge would be advantageous
• Full Software Lifecycle (Including Agile development & Test)
• Understanding of Assurance requirements applied to system Development