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Lead Project Manager

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Leidos

Lead Project Manager

Stuttgart, Germany

Description

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Leidos has an immediate for an experienced Project Management Lead for a dynamic role in Germany.

Clearance Requirement: Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance.

So, what will you be doing in this role?

Establish and Lead the PMO:

  • Develop and implement a PMO strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives
  • Build and manage a high-performing PMO team.
  • Foster a culture of project management excellence within the organization

Project Management Standards and Processes:

  • Develop, maintain, and enforce project management standards, processes, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with industry best practices and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize process improvements

Project Governance:

  • Develop and manage project governance frameworks, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.
  • Ensure project stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Portfolio Management:

  • Develop and maintain a project portfolio management framework to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize projects and allocate resource

Project Monitoring and Control:

  • Develop and implement project monitoring and control processes to ensure projects are delivered on time, with budget, and to the required quality standards.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependence

Reporting and Analytics:

  • Develop and maintain project management dashboards and reports to provide insights into project performance.
  • Analyze project data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and best practices

Stakeholder Management:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including project sponsors, customers, and team members.
  • Communicate project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.

Training and Development:

  • Develop and deliver project management training programs to enhance skills and knowledge across the organization.
  • Mentor and coach project managers to improve their skills and competence.
  • PMO Optimization and Transformation.
  • Develop and implement a PMO optimization strategy to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and value.
  • Lead PMO transformation initiatives to align with changing business needs.
  • Identify and implement best practices in PMO operations, including process improvements, tool implementation and organizational design.

Basic Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, or a related field. Master's degree in Project Management or a related field is preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required. Agile certifications are desired.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a PMO leadership role. Proven experience in PMO optimization and transformation, including: PMO assessments and maturity evaluation; process improvements and re-engineering; tool implementations and integration; organizational design and restructuring.
  • Experience in a similar industry or sector is desirable.

Skills: strong project management knowledge and expertise; excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills; strategic thinking and problem-solving skills; able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively; strong analytical and reporting skills; and proficient in project management tools and software (i.e. MS Project, Jira, Asana).

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with project management methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid.
  • Knowledge of project management frameworks: PMBOK, PRINCE2, ITIL.
  • Experience with project management tools and software: MS Project, Jira, Asana, Trello
  • Certifications in related fields: ITIL, Six Sigma, Scrum
  • Experience with PMO metrics and benchmarking: PMO performance metrics, benchmarking, and industry comparisons.

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Original Posting Date:

2025-01-17
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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

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.

Client-provided location(s): 70 Stuttgart, Germany
Job ID: Leidos-R-00151632
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program