Description Chief Operations Officer - 14 Month FTC Programme: LCST (Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation) Location: Bristol The Role: The Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) programme is the principal Director responsible to the Programme Director to lead the execution of strategies developed by the top management team. The COO will conceptualise, implement, manage and optimise all procedural and operational aspects of the LCST Programme with a singular focus of realising the Programme Director’s vision for achieving programme excellence. The COO will ensure essential business building blocks such as operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, systems are put in place consistently and effectively to achieve desired results from both contractual and Corporate perspectives. The COO will guide the programme from the final stages of its transition staging to full service delivery so fulfilling the contractual commitments and any approved amendments as laid out since SCD. Role Overview: The COO will be responsible for ensuring that the implemented processes and tools support the programme’s contractual goals and objectives, and reinforce the desired culture. In addition to the above responsibilities, the COO will also act as the Supply Chain Integration (SCI) Director with line management responsibilities to various teams including Operations Support, Management Information, and Programme Support Services. The COO is a principal member of the LCST programme Senior Leadership Team and may deputise for the Programme Director when required. Key Result Areas:

Meet Team Leidos FoE plans for areas of responsibility. Manage the Operations teams during the final phase of transition and return LCST to Green status. Lead the evolution of the LCST Operating Model to align with new commodity growth as part of the UK growth model. Support UK-level Cultural Change Programme and champion new culture across Leidos Europe, Leidos Supply and relevant teams. Communicate the importance of the LCST and LCST(X) programmes to the customer to regain positive support across the customer community. Reposition and restructure operational functions for positive delivery and CRM. Encourage team investment in personal development and engagement with Leidos UK opportunities. Develop strategic relationships with relevant CMO, LDOC & DE&S teams. Support increased customer understanding of LCST and raise awareness of Logistics capabilities. Serve as an SME to enhance the reputation of Leidos UK. Deliver the LCST Programme in line with contractual safety framework. Reflect current agreed strategic goals/Director-Level objectives.

Leadership and Behavioral Competencies:

Leading and Motivating: Provide a clear sense of leadership, inspire, motivate, and develop others to achieve the highest standards. Influencing and Negotiating: Win others over through logical and persuasive argument; highlight rationale, benefits and common ground to move forward. Building Relationships: Develop positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, listening and valuing people’s potential. Working Corporately: Recognise own role within corporate management and promote the strategic vision while balancing programme and corporate responsibilities. Managing Change: Apply a corporate mindset, generate new ideas, and respond to change opportunities. Making Partnerships Work: Find new partners and ensure arrangements satisfy all parties. Focus on Customers: Build services driven by genuine customer needs and establish a customer‑focused culture. Being Entrepreneurial: Seize new growth opportunities and support business wins. Demonstrating Drive & Resilience: Focus on positive outcomes, achieve results, take responsibility for own performance and continually develop as a senior leader.

What we do for you: At Leidos we offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals while nurturing a healthy work‑life balance. Benefits:

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

Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Pay Range: £98,800.00 – £131,700.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr