Programme Manager

4 weeks ago


St James, United Kingdom Leidos Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Programme Manager to drive change and innovation in a complex environment. As a Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of critical Defence capability, establishing and running distributed fulfilment operations overseas.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Lead the delivery of strategic project initiatives, ensuring Leidos deliver the promised outcomes for our customers and contribute to overarching transformation goals.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, senior leadership, and third-party suppliers.
  • Establish control and visibility of project schedules, maintained within the Integrated Master Schedule and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
  • Proactively manage risks, implementing suitable mitigation plans, and reporting/escalating issues as needed.
  • Ensure financial performance and adherence to programme budgets, with regular reviews of project actuals and Estimates at Completion (EAC) to inform forecasting and decision-making.
  • Assure the content and quality of project documentation, including Basis of Estimates, RAID logs, PIDs, and strategic roadmaps, ensuring alignment with governance requirements.
  • Ensure that projects, proposals, and initiatives are compliant with corporate, regulatory, security, and contractual policies and obligations.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to innovate and improve delivery across the SPI programme.
Requirements:
  • Demonstrable experience of Infrastructure and 3PL/4PL Logistics models, with a focus on strategic initiatives and managing cross-functional, high-impact projects.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, particularly in the delivery of business critical or transformative projects.
  • Experience managing the full programme lifecycle, including proposal development, mobilisation, delivery, service transition/support, and closeout.
  • Adept in schedule, risk, and financial management, with a strong focus on strategic alignment and delivery.
  • Continuous Improvement mindset and ability to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

We offer:
At Leidos, we are passionate about customer success, united as a team and inspired to make a difference. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
  • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.



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