Leidos · 1 day ago
Sr Project Manager - GIS
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $167K/yr
10+ years expLeidos is seeking a Sr. Project Manager who is motivated by variety and is interested in running large information technology projects at a large utility client. This experienced Project Manager will support a GIS upgrade initiative and will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering project activities in alignment with clients’ PMO standards.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders which includes IT (OT, Testing, Infrastructure, Cyber Security, etc), Line of Business (Electric Operations, Asset Management, Projects & Constructions), and external partners
Manage the end-to-end delivery of project scope ensuring scope, schedule, cost, documentation and quality objectives are met
Coordinate and govern activities performed by the system integrator, including task planning, deliverable reviews, issue resolution, and change control
Ensure project execution follows clients EPMO methodologies standards, templates, and reporting requirements
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, and executive communications
Facilitate working sessions, design reviews, and decision forums related to GIS data modeling, workflows, and integration impacts
Partner with SMEs to validate modeling approaches, data standards, and implementation readiness
Identify project risks and dependencies related to data quality, system integration, resource availability, and cutover activities
Manage project communications and ensure alignment across technical and business stakeholders
Manage project budget, maintain financial plan, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, report monthly accruals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, Business Administration or another related field required with 10+ years of project management experience
Basic understanding of OT systems (GIS, ADMS, SCADA, OMS)
Strong understanding of project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, contracts)
Experience leading diverse teams of technical disciplines and support
Experience supporting system upgrades, migrations, or platform modernization efforts
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) across a diverse stakeholder group
Ability to perform stakeholder management
Risk and issue management
Technical project coordination
Vendor management skills
Quality assurance and governance
Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast paced and complex environment
Strong skills using Microsoft product tools and PPM tools
Excellent customer-facing skills
Excellent decision-making and organizational skills are required
Excellent written and verbal skills
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
PMP certification required
Must be local to NJ and ability to come to the office - main reporting location to be South Plainfield, NJ
Preferred
Utility background (electric, gas or combined)
Benefits
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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2013-09-17IPO
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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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