Project Manager – Defence ICT Projects

About the role

Leidos Australia is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of Survey and Quote (S&Q) projects within a complex Defence ICT environment. You will work closely with developers, engineers, testers and security specialists to translate work packages into delivery plans and guide projects from mobilisation to acceptance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead planning, mobilisation, execution, acceptance and closure of multiple concurrent S&Q projects.
• Develop and maintain integrated delivery plans, schedules, resource forecasts and project controls.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership for a multidisciplinary delivery squad and align priorities with technical leaders.
• Manage scope, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, changes and financial performance while maintaining visibility of progress.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships and deliver clear reporting, governance, testing and customer acceptance activities.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple ICT, software or systems projects through all lifecycle phases.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments.
• Strong capability in project controls including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, risk and change management.
• Experience with Agile, iterative or hybrid delivery approaches and software development lifecycle practices.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility for NV‑2 security clearance.

Required skills

• Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies
• Project scheduling and budgeting tools
• Risk management and change management processes
• Project governance and reporting

What we offer

• Flexible work options including part‑time, job sharing and compressed hours.
• Wellbeing support such as free Headspace access and dedicated wellness spaces.
• Learning opportunities with over 120,000 on‑demand courses and professional development programs.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant Defence projects.