Project Manager SAP - ASB

Leidos•Newark, NJ

1d•$92,300 - $166,850•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support large information technology projects for their Utility Technologies Solutions team. This role involves driving the execution and delivery of an IT project for electric utility clients, ensuring successful project delivery while adhering to Leidos' Mission, Vision, and Values. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and implementing complex, large-scale SAP modernization projects to support organizational goals in the Appliance Service Business. The individual will oversee key aspects of the project management lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and execution. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and demonstrated experience leading large-scale initiatives from strategy through implementation while coordinating internal teams, contractors, and vendors. This position is based in Newark, New Jersey, and qualified candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be able to work onsite at client offices three days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree with 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
Strong experience managing integrated business and IT workstreams
Experience coordinating cross-functional operational teams, dependencies, and stakeholder engagement
Experience supporting Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), ERP, or service management implementations preferred
Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently within a complex client delivery environment
Experience with SAP enterprise platforms required
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, JIRA, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or similar tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and company guidelines where applicable

Nice To Haves

Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Experience supporting Day 1 readiness, cutover planning, operational readiness, stabilization, and post-implementation support activities preferred
Experience within utility, energy, field service, or asset-intensive industries preferred
Familiarity with field service operations, dispatching, scheduling, work order management, and customer service operations preferred
Previous project management experience within a utility environment

Responsibilities

Lead execution and coordination of the Appliance Service Business (ASB) workstream within the EAM Program
Partner with Appliance Service Operations, Field Services, Customer Operations, Scheduling, Dispatch, Supply Chain, and IT teams to support Day 1 readiness and implementation activities
Manage integrated project plans, dependencies, interfaces, milestones, risks, issues, and action items across business and technology teams
Coordinate operational readiness, cutover, stabilization, and post-go-live support activities to support successful implementation and transition outcomes
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across field operations, warehousing, transportation services, supply chain, and enterprise technology teams
Support governance activities, status reporting, escalation management, and executive stakeholder communications
Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve delivery, operational, and process-related risks and issues
Support implementation and stabilization activities within the existing delivery and EAM team structure
Coordinate testing, training, business readiness, and change management activities as required
Ensure alignment between business operations, technology solutions, and enterprise transformation objectives
Support process integration across service operations, inventory management, logistics, transportation scheduling, and asset management functions