Deputy Project Manager

Job description

The Maritime System Division (MSD) of Leidos’ is seeking a Deputy Project Manager in the Long Beach, MS facility in a growing, fast-paced environment. As the DPM, you will partner closely with the Project Manager (PM) to support day-to-day execution of program operations. You will help drive program performance, coordinate across functional teams, and ensure alignment with customer priorities in a fast-paced, production environment. In the absence of the PM, the DPM is expected to assume delegated program management authority and serve as the primary decision-maker and customer interface to ensure continuity of operations. Primary Responsibilities: - Support the Program Manager in directing day‑to‑day program operations, ensuring production schedules, mission deliverables, and performance standards are consistently met. - Assist in managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk across all program elements, including systems, tools, equipment, software, facilities, and operational activities. - Lead coordination of program deliverables, schedules, and milestones across teams. - Identify, assess, and support mitigation of program risks while contributing to continuous improvement ini...