Josh P.

About Josh P.

I’m a PMO and program leader who builds governance that actually improves delivery—fewer surprises, cleaner execution, and better decisions at speed. My lane is complex, high-stakes work where cross-functional alignment, integration discipline, and accountable execution determine success.I combine portfolio/program rigor with a systems engineering mindset: define the problem precisely, align requirements, manage interfaces, and control change so delivery remains predictable against cost, schedule, and performance. In addition to my current role as a Senior Program Manager at Leidos, I’ve also been asked to take on Solutions Architect responsibilities—bridging customer outcomes, technical constraints, and executable delivery plans.Where I add value • PMO operating model design and improvement: governance, reporting, metrics, and decision cadence • Portfolio execution: prioritization, roadmaps, staffing, budgets, and integrated master schedules • Risk and issue management: leading indicators, clear owners, disciplined mitigation, and escalation paths • Cross-functional execution: aligning engineering, operations, contracts, and leadership to deliver outcomes • Change control and scope discipline: protecting delivery integrity while enabling smart tradeoffsHow I operate • Clarity over noise: tight problem statements, measurable milestones, and explicit decision rights • Accountability without drama: direct communication, documented commitments, consistent follow-through • Systems-level thinking: integration, dependencies, and operational readiness—not just task completionI’m a strong fit for organizations—defense, critical infrastructure, or civilian technology—where delivery must be predictable, the environment is complex, and leadership needs someone who can translate strategy into execution without losing technical reality.“Excellence is a lot of small things done well, day-after-day.”MBA | U.S. Army Veteran

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager

   Leidos

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Spearheading one of Leidos SES\'s most strategic programs—a multi-million dollar national enterprise software deployment for a European country\'s customs/border protection, spanning roughly 20 sites. First to lead a national-scale implementation of customs screening infrastructure, integrating cloud-based AI/ML capabilities to unify multi-vendor data and enhance national security and trade flow.

Education

• Queen's University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Cornell University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Leadership
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Military
• Security Clearance
• Leadership Development
• Team Building
• Military Operations
• Army
• Government
• Military Experience
• Top Secret
• Team Leadership
• Weapons
• Force Protection
• Operational Planning
• National Security
• Dod
• Military Training
• Defense
• Command
• Organizational Leadership
• Training
• Intelligence Analysis
• Intelligence
• Management
• Military Logistics
• Tactics
• Information Assurance
• Program Management
• Microsoft Office
• Operations Management
• Physical Security
• Active Dod Secret Clearance
• Interagency Coordination
• Emergency Management
• Government Contracting
• Homeland Security
• Strategic Planning
• Security