Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Programme Name: LCST

Location: Bristol, UK

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Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and secure Strategic On-Contract Growth opportunities within the Logistics and Mission Support division, and specifically on the Logistics, Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) programme. You will support a multifaceted programme spanning Storage, Logistics, Global Operations, Commodity Procurement and Strategic Programme Initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset to navigate complex projects and deliver successful outcomes.

• Oversee development of project plans for strategic growth opportunities, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. Monitor execution of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Engage and communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including the customer, sub‑contract partners, project teams, and senior leadership. Foster strong relationships to ensure alignment and support for programme objectives.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success and minimise impact on existing operations.
• Coordinate and secure resources required for proposal delivery and establish robust, resource‑loaded schedules to support infrastructure and staffing strategies.
• Conduct thorough change impact assessments to identify potential risks, challenges and opportunities associated with change initiatives.
• Support quality management processes to ensure project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications. Partake in regular reviews to maintain quality control.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements within Project Management in LMS. Contribute to the development and refinement of project management methodologies and tools.

• Track record of project and programme management in a complex environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and judgement for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to develop strong working relationships supporting achievement of objectives.
• Demonstrable understanding of business, finance and people management techniques and the commercial aspects of projects.
• Strong understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate, collaborate and effectively build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Experience of pre‑award activity, proposal writing and assurance.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMQ/PPQ, ChPP, MSP) is a plus.

• Clearance to Start SC
• Clearance for Role SC

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work‑life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexible Working Scheme

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.