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Program Governance Director

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  4. 21.8%14 days
  5. 36.6%30 days
  6. 58.9%60 days
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This is an exciting time to join Leidos in support of the NASA AEGIS Program! We are seeking an experienced Program Governance Director to drive the transformation and execution of a consistent, disciplined governance framework across the AEGIS enterprise. This key leadership role will be responsible for creating program governance in a variety of areas, to include Contract Compliance, Performance metric management, Quality Management and Process automation while ensuring compliance with applicable NASA and Leidos requirements.

A primary focus of this position will be identifying governance and process efficiencies and enhancing performance dashboard analytics through automated workflows, innovative tools, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operational effectiveness.

The Program Governance Director will report directly to the Senior Director of Program Management, and will directly supervise a team responsible for driving Program Governance and NASA Information Technology (IT) projects across multiple AEGIS program portfolios, ensuring successful project execution and delivery.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Team Management of mid-career technical project managers and project support staff.
  • Maintain appropriate staffing levels for the according to workload and authorized budget.
  • Maintain an On Contract Growth Opportunity Forecast and associated Project Management Resource forecast based on Program proposal activity. Supports and leads project management efforts in developing consistent approaches to both Cost-Plus and firm fixed price models.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Program Governance process and procedures for the program, maximizing the use of AI, workflow automation and dashboard reporting.
  • Streamline Project Management discipline through standardizing processes while accommodating needs of specific customer user groups and Service Centers.
  • Ensure that all projects adhere to NASA and Leidos standards, policies, and procedures as required.
  • Lead a team of project managers to include ensuring that all critical milestones are on track in the areas of cost, schedule and quality deliverables.
  • Oversees the development and collection of performance metrics to accurately gauge project success and velocity. Ensures that performance metrics are reported in a consistent, enterprise approach across all areas of the contract.
  • Serves as primary liaison with AEGIS senior leadership for status updates and risk mitigation strategies. Partners with government project management lead(s) to develop strategies for consistent reporting and project management that meet or exceeds expectations.
  • Collaborate in development and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and related artifacts in compliance with scheduling best practices and applicable standards.
  • Implement program scheduling business rhythms, develop baseline schedules and associated artifacts to meet contractual/project requirements, and monitor / analyze and report performance against baseline schedules to ensure that contractual cost and schedule are met.
  • Develop Program Risk Management framework across the program delivering Risk assessments (SRA)/Monte Carlo Analysis (e.g., SSI, Acumen, RiskyProject).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant project management experience.
  • 4+ years of experience supervising or leading complex teams or projects within large enterprise environments.
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.
  • Extensive experience in program governance for large, complex enterprise IT programs, including organizational change management, process implementation, and end-user training.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams in a matrixed environment, driving collaboration and successful execution across organizational boundaries.
  • Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide project management communication strategies, including status reporting, performance metrics, resource forecasting, risk planning, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience analyzing complex datasets, developing enterprise reporting processes, and implementing process improvements through automated workflows, AI tools, and dashboard analytics.
  • Advanced knowledge of Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies, including Agile/Scrum concepts, and experience leading matrixed teams using Agile practices.
  • Experience supporting Firm Fixed Price (FFP) project transformation and applying project management best practices across complex programs.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project or comparable scheduling tools, including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) architecture, critical path analysis, resource loading, cost/schedule integration, and scheduling best practices such as PASEG.
  • Working knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) concepts and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Cost Analysts, Project Managers, and Control Account Managers (CAMs).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage government customers and third-party stakeholders, independently prioritize competing demands, and lead initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • ITIL Certification
  • SAFe® Agile Product Manager / Lean Portfolio Manager
  • Experience with NASA 7120

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a NASA public trust clearance.

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Original Posting:

November 5, 2026

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:

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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.

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