Technical Project Manager

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Do Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

Opportunity available for a Technical Project Manager to join our team, delivering complex projects within a dynamic enterprise environment. This role focuses on achieving successful outcomes through structured planning, strong governance, and meaningful stakeholder engagement. You will collaborate across technical and business teams to manage delivery activities, coordinate resources, and ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, schedule, and quality expectations. The role contributes to initiatives that enhance capability and improve operational outcomes within a multi-stakeholder environment, supported by a collaborative team including Solution Architects, Account Managers, and Transition Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project delivery, including managing activities, coordinating resources, and facilitating project and financial meetings

• Develop and maintain key project artefacts such as integrated schedules, resource plans, and delivery documentation

• Provide clear and accurate reporting on milestones, risks, dependencies, and overall project progress

• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, ensuring expectations are aligned and effectively managed

• Support financial and governance activities, including budget tracking, scope management, and driving quality outcomes

About You and What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in Technical Project Management within complex environments

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and inclusive approach

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail across project planning and delivery activities

• Proven experience managing schedules, budgets, and reporting for both internal and external stakeholders

• Analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to navigate delivery challenges effectively

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to gain a Baseline level security clearance.

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.

• Recruitment process - virtual / face to face interview & background checks.

• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team [email protected] if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

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The 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.