Senior Project Manager

Leidos•Houston, TX

About The Position

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team.As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including: Project Management Professional (PMP) Formal Mentorship programs Developmental Leadership training Technical Upskilling Opportunities Management opportunities The Challenge (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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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