Project Manager - Tactical Data Links

Description

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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

This position plays a key role in the Land & Sea Systems line of business, leading a suite of Tactical Data Link (TDL) Network services projects in partnership with Defence.

You will be responsible for the successful delivery of services, cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders and customers, and ensuring alignment with contracted requirements. The role also contributes to the pursuit of future growth opportunities in the TDL domain.

We're looking for someone who fosters connection and collaboration, builds supportive relationships, and nurtures a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Delivery Leadership: Responsible to the VP, L&SS for overseeing all aspects of service delivery and guiding the program team through planning, execution, governance and growth of TDL services contracts.
• Strategic & Commercial Mindset: Applies a thoughtful and forward-looking commercial approach to build lasting business opportunities and support the delivery of transformational capability for the Australian Defence Force.
• Purposeful & Inclusive Leadership: Supports an environment of trust, respect and continuous improvement; empowers others to contribute and succeed while delivering outcomes under pressure.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Navigates complex stakeholder environments with empathy and clarity, building strong relationships across a range of seniority levels.
• Collaborative & Influential: Communicates openly and effectively, encourages shared decision-making, and brings people together to achieve common goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary Qualification: A bachelor-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience and education. Project Management certification (AIPM, PMI or equivalent) is desirable.
• Understanding of Defence: Sound knowledge of Defence and the Defence Industry, with experience working in a CASG System Program Office (SPO) across Land, Sea, or Air domains. Familiarity with Tactical Data Link technology and frameworks such as ASDEFCON, DSS or ICTPA is beneficial.
• People-Centred Leadership: Demonstrated ability to guide and support teams with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to collaborate and engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to build trusted and productive partnerships.
• Problem Solving & Attention to Detail: Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to address complex issues and ensure accuracy in delivery.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a NV-1 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 careers.au@au.leidos.com if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

Original Posting:

For 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:

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.