Leidos · 7 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $167K/yr
8+ years expLeidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a team of project managers in delivering engineering design projects for electric utility clients, while driving strategic initiatives and mentoring staff.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
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 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
Coordinate with engineering discipline leads to validate technical scope, design assumptions, and constructability requirements
Oversee contract administration, including tracking deliverables, managing change orders, negotiating scope adjustments, and preventing claims or disputes
Develop and maintain portfolio-level performance dashboards, revenue forecasts, and schedule outlooks for executive leadership
Lead the development and deployment of standardized tools, templates, KPIs, and procedures to enhance PMO maturity
Leverage project analytics and performance metrics to drive decision-making, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions
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 drive mitigation strategies
Travel locally and regionally as needed (roughly ~15%) in order to support the needs of our clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance or related field required
8+ years of progressive Project Management experience in the electric power industry, or associated field OR 6+ years with a Master's Degree
Demonstrated Experience working with US Electric Utilities, and a comprehensive understanding of electric power and infrastructure projects
Direct experience working with electric power infrastructure projects
Demonstrated competency in scope, schedule, cost control, and contract/change management for multi-disciplinary utility projects
Experience preparing or reviewing bid proposals, cost estimates, and technical/commercial responses to RFPs
Strong leadership capabilities, including team development, stakeholder management, and portfolio-level oversight
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Workfront, MS Project, P6) and MS Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to both technical and executive audiences
Ability to travel periodically as required
Preferred
PMP Certification or willingness to obtain within two years
Prior experience in a leadership position
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams
Previous experience working in a consulting environment
Experience with PowerBI and/or visualization tools
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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