Senior Project Manager Electric Utilities

Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Power Delivery Solutions division. In this role you will work alongside engineering managers and account managers to provide Project Management Services supporting various electric utility clients. You will oversee a portfolio of electric utility projects consisting of a blend of Distribution Engineering Projects. Reporting to senior leadership you will be part of an established Project Management Office (PMO) within our division responsible for portfolio management people leadership and driving special initiatives. Additionally you will lead larger proposals manage a team of project managers and ensure the successful delivery of projects while adhering to Leidos Mission Vision and Values. The ideal candidate will have experience with wildfire mitigation and/or storm hardening programs and be capable of managing high volume projects and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.

This role is tied to a pending contract and is therefore contingent upon contract wins with Leidos customers. Interested candidates can expect the role to be filled anywhere from 23 months of the time of the job posting. This is not an immediately available position but will become available should Leidos secure a future contract win that is currently pending.

This role is mostly remote in nature but candidates located near or adjacent to Denver CO Minneapolis MN and/or Amarillo TX will be preferred. This allows us to best serve the needs of our localized utility clients. Candidates must be located in the United States to be considered.

Successful candidates will enjoy a fastpaced agile and diverse working environment. You can look forward to collaborative and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities including:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)certification
• Leadership training & Management opportunities
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Professional Development & Continuing Education Resources
• Technical Upskilling programs

As a Senior Project Manager you can expect to:

• Lead a team of project managers to deliver comprehensive engineering design projects for electric utility clients
• Take ownership of overall portfolio performance including cost schedule and scope management
• Drive strategic initiatives within the PMO organization focusing on process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Mentor and develop project management staff fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning
• Interface with clients and internal stakeholders to address issues report progress and mitigate risks across the project portfolio
• Oversee the preparation of bid documents cost estimates and responses to Requests For Proposal
• Manage monthly client invoicing accruals and accounts receivable processes
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities to support organizational growth
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and quality control standards
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders including clients project teams subcontractors and support personnel
• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies
• Travel locally and regionally as needed (roughly 15

What youll bring to the table (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business Finance or related field required
• 6 years of progressive Project Management experience in the electric power industry or associated field
• Comprehensive understanding of electric power and infrastructure projects
• Direct experience working with project financials bid proposals and cost estimates
• Direct Experience with portfolio management contract management and risk mitigation
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Workfront MS Project P6 and MS Office Suite
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on portfolio management and team development
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to travel periodically as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification or willingness to obtain within two years
• Experience with wildfire mitigation and/or storm hardening programs for US based electric utilities
• Experience working with EPC (engineering procurement construction) Contracts
• Knowledge of distribution line engineering
• Previous experience working in a consulting environment for US based electric utilities
• Prior experience in a leadership position
• Demonstrated success in leading crossfunctional teams
• Previous experience working in a consulting environment
• Experience with PowerBI and/or visualization tools

At Leidos we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technologyfocused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the goto for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. Weve worked with over 50 investorowned utilities over 160 municipals/cooperatives and were continuing to expand our reach. Plus weve got an amazing group of industryleading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering NewsRecord (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

At Leidos the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive professionally and personally. For us helping you grow your career is good business. Your greatest work is ahead!

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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 onlyand 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.