{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e6affe86275d5fd2729a135a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6affe86275d5fd2729a135a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6affe86275d5fd2729a135a","title":"Lead Engineering Program Manager","description":"Leidos is seeking an experienced Lead Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs and oversee a team of program managers. This role requires strategic vision, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in delivering high-impact initiatives. The Lead Program Manager will drive program execution, align teams with organizational goals, and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.\nKey Responsibilities Program Leadership: Define, plan, and execute large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.\nTeam Management: Supervise and mentor a team of program managers, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.\nStakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive consensus and resolve conflicts.\nProcess Optimization: Develop and implement scalable program management frameworks, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and outcomes.\nRisk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, ensuring proactive solutions to challenges.\nPerformance Tracking: Establish KPIs, monitor program progress, and report outcomes to executives and stakeholders.\nChange Management: Lead teams through organizational changes, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new processes or technologies.\nQualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.\n12+ years of program or project management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing other program managers.\nProven success in delivering complex, cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment.\nExceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nProficiency in program management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMI, NPI).\nAbility to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels.\nCertifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification is a plus.\nDesired Qualifications Familiarity with radio frequency technologies or programs\nExperience with aviation security technologies or programs\nExperience with TSA, DHS or other government regulatory bodies\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nPay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00\nPay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.\nAbout Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Via Logic","rawCompany":"via logic","city":"Tewksbury","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-23T04:20:13.460Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541990","title":"All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services","slug":"all-other-professional-scientific-and-technical-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Engineering Program Manager","description":"Leidos is seeking an experienced Lead Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs and oversee a team of program managers. This role requires strategic vision, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in delivering high-impact initiatives. The Lead Program Manager will drive program execution, align teams with organizational goals, and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.\nKey Responsibilities Program Leadership: Define, plan, and execute large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.\nTeam Management: Supervise and mentor a team of program managers, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.\nStakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive consensus and resolve conflicts.\nProcess Optimization: Develop and implement scalable program management frameworks, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and outcomes.\nRisk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, ensuring proactive solutions to challenges.\nPerformance Tracking: Establish KPIs, monitor program progress, and report outcomes to executives and stakeholders.\nChange Management: Lead teams through organizational changes, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new processes or technologies.\nQualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.\n12+ years of program or project management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing other program managers.\nProven success in delivering complex, cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment.\nExceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nProficiency in program management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMI, NPI).\nAbility to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels.\nCertifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification is a plus.\nDesired Qualifications Familiarity with radio frequency technologies or programs\nExperience with aviation security technologies or programs\nExperience with TSA, DHS or other government regulatory bodies\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nPay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00\nPay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.\nAbout Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 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