Program Director

Description At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challenge? The Digital Modernization Sector is focused on delivering performance-based IT services and repeatable solutions. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for an HHS (Health and Human Services) Program Manager to work in our Baltimore, Maryland office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) program operate, maintain, modernize and transform its current highly visible legacy system.Primary Responsibilities:The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for managing and implementing all contract requirements, with authority to make decisions on behalf of their organization.The PM’s responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:Organizing, directing, and providing oversight for the entire program.Acting as the central point of contact with CMS for all program risks and issues.Monitoring adherence to contract requirements, providing solutions to identified program problems, such as resource allocation or changing contractual specifications.Monitoring and tracking the program's schedule and budget throughout its lifecycle.Ensuring compliance, legal requirements, and overall program objectives are met.Managing activities of all subcontractors.Communicate effectively across external and internal stakeholders to include Customer entities, vendors and partners.Foster a growth culture with enhanced performance via automation, scalability and structured improvement activities.Ensure accurate and transparent SLA/TPM/KPI metric reporting and deliverables.Reduce redundancies and implement improvements using industry standard processes.Ensure 24x7 availability.Manage risks proactively, identify and prioritize opportunities with Customer collaboration.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and minimum 8 years of relevant prior experienceAbility to obtain Public TrustPMPAgile, SAFe, DevSecOps experienceCOTS development and integration program experienceExperience in enterprise engineering services environmentExperience with managing programs or projects within CMSExperience with large-scale digital modernization projects >$100MPreferred Qualifications:Understanding of CMS policies and business processesExperience with omni-channel contact centersCertified in ITIL, Agile, Cloud ComputingExperience with CMMI certified programs.Six Sigma CertifiedLow risk transition experienceApplication Integration experienceIf 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.Original Posting:September 23, 2025For 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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00The 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.About LeidosLeidos 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 .Pay and BenefitsPay 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 /careers/pay-benefits.Securing Your DataBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.#Remote

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