Project Manager

Leidos•Newark, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale IT initiatives supporting utility clients and critical energy infrastructure programs. This role focuses on delivering complex, high-impact projects across multiple business areas, including grid modernization, enterprise systems, and customer-facing platforms, within a highly regulated environment. As a trusted partner to our clients, Leidos delivers solutions that enhance reliability, resiliency, and operational performance. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and PMO standards. This role requires strong leadership, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to drive initiatives from concept through implementation. Location: Qualified candidates must be in a commutable distance and able to go into a client office 3+ days per week in Newark, NJ.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience managing IT projects, including scope, schedule, and budget
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 environments
Led cross-functional coordination across Workplace, Infrastructure, and Security teams to deliver identity-driven access and endpoint modernization efforts
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and PMO processes
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders, including senior leadership
Experience managing project financials, including forecasting and variance analysis
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with demonstrated customer-facing experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Primavera or similar project management tools
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection standards

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting utility or energy sector clients
Experience managing large, complex, or multi-year programs
Familiarity with agile or hybrid delivery methodologies

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional project teams, managing scope, schedule, cost, and contract compliance while serving as the primary customer interface
Plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale IT projects across the full project lifecycle
Develop and maintain project management plans, ensuring alignment with organizational and PMO standards
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
Establish and manage work breakdown structures (WBS), schedules, and resource plans in coordination with project schedulers
Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, tracking actuals, and reporting accruals
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; proactively manage issues and dependencies
Ensure requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed, and approved in accordance with established processes
Lead governance reviews and provide regular status reporting, dashboards, and executive-level communications
Monitor project progress, milestones, and deliverable quality to ensure successful outcomes