Deputy Program Manager

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of the Leidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP). L-CAP is a mission-critical, future-ready automation platform built on a hybrid cloud data mesh architecture, enabling next-generation air traffic management capabilities. As part of a large-scale Scaled Agile (SAFe) program organization of approximately 500 personnel, you will serve as the deputy to the Program Manager, providing executive leadership across program execution, contract performance, and customer engagement.

What You Will Do

Support the Program Manager in day-to-day program execution and strategic decision-making. Manage Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule performance across the program. Lead program operations including status reporting, action tracking, and governance. Serve as a primary customer interface for program performance and delivery updates.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience and 4+ years supervising teams or projects, with demonstrated experience managing large FAA or DoD programs. You will work on systems where performance, precision, and reliability matter, applying AI to mission-critical software that supports national infrastructure. The position offers a pay range of $131,300.00 - $237,350.00.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience (or Master's with 6+ years) and 4+ years of experience supervising teams or projects
• Demonstrated experience managing large FAA or DoD programs
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques and reporting
• Experience operating within SAFe/Agile program organizations
• Strong customer relationship management skills at the executive level
• Track record of contract performance management and delivery excellence
• Financial management experience including P&L oversight
• Risk management expertise across complex program portfolios
• Experience leading teams of 200+ personnel in a matrixed environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; US citizenship required; subject to government background investigation
• Experience leading software-intensive modernization programs operating within Agile development organizations