Deputy Program Manager

Leidos Digital Modernization Sector Space Air Force & Defense Agencies (SpADe) Division is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager to support the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience modernizing a leading global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission supporting USAF system resiliency security and cost effectiveness. This role will focus on managing the cost technical and schedule aspects of the program working collaboratively to address dependencies risks and issues while developing detailed schedules for the program. The Deputy PM will support the PM in day-to-day operations leading approximately 200 engineers and business specialists to support the operations of the Cloud One environments. The Deputy PM will ensure high quality and on-time delivery of projects throughout their entire lifecycle; collaborate with a diverse workforce within a matrix environment; communicate effectively in obtaining and synthesizing requirements from external stakeholders while working with the team to implement new technical solutions leveraging advanced concepts; manage resources budget schedule customer engagement and ensure high end-user satisfaction.

The Deputy PM acts for the PM on all matters relating to work performed during any absence of the PM. The Deputy Program Manager will oversee staffing contracts subcontracts and overall business processes within the program. The Deputy PM will be an integral part of the team that interacts with the customer to ensure satisfaction and assist with business growth and new task orders; the role requires partnership with multiple areas within Leidos to achieve business objectives in a dynamic environment with evolving program and proposal requirements.

• Please note -The position is based near Hanscom AFB (Boston MA) with telework / remote part of the time. Travel may be required to D.C. or other program locations to support customer or corporate meetings / events.

Primary Responsibilities :

Organize direct and coordinate planning and execution of contract activities and review the work of subordinates including subcontractors to ensure that the schedule standards and reporting responsibilities are met

Ensure that work on this contract complies with contract terms and conditions and is approved / coordinated with senior corporate managers

Be the primary interface with the COR

Provide direction in program management facilitation and process improvement analysis. Lead initiatives to correct unfavorable trends and deviations from established plans within the program

Manage program resources across multiple projects ensuring effective allocation and utilization

Identify and mitigate risks that could impact program success develop risk mitigation strategies and facilitate resolution

Champion performance excellence and continuous service improvement

Provides leadership during Transition-In ensuring continuity of operations minimal disruption to mission-critical services and effective risk identification and mitigation

Oversees achievement and reporting of PRS / SLA metrics implementing proactive monitoring and corrective actions to maintain and exceed service levels

Champions Continual Improvement Practices (CIP) using ITIL 4 Lean Six Sigma and IW4 frameworks to drive efficiencies innovation and measurable performance gains

Supports the PM in managing staffing plans employee retention initiatives and workforce development ensuring cleared and certified personnel are aligned to requirements

Provide leadership guidance and coaching to project managers and team members fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Ensure all program activities adhere to contractual requirements industry standards and organizational policies.

Monitor program progress identify potential risks and issue and develop and implement mitigation plans.

Partner with PM to coordinate and manage program budgets financial aspects and resource allocation to ensure optimal utilization and cost control.

Serve as a liaison between the program team senior management internal and external stakeholders (e.g. clients contractors government officials) ensuring effective communication and alignment on program status and goals.

Assist in the overall direction of program activities ensuring all projects within the program meet established goals quality standards and deadlines.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelors degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree and 6 years of experience

Extensive program management experience on large-scale programs with experience in Cloud environments

Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various stakeholders including leadership peers and external partners

Ability to operate independently with limited supervision while building strong relationships across technical staff division managers and peers

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Disciplined strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving capabilities

Strong business acumen analytical capabilities reliability and sound judgment

Ability to travel as needed

Must hold a Public Trust with the ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance

US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

Business development experience with Government contracting

PMP

Scaled Agile (SAFe) experience

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Original Posting : December 8 2025

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.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $131300.00 - $237350.00

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.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 131300 - 237350