Telecommunications Project Manager

Leidos•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

Leidos Engineering is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Project Manager to join our Strategic Program Consulting team. The Project Manager will be part Leidos' Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) Division that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with overall project management tasks in the areas of comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide. This role will have client facing responsibilities and requires expertise in navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end project management for telecom infrastructure initiatives within the Capital Transmission portfolio Plan and execute circuit cutovers in coordination with Verizon and internal stakeholders Manage programs focused on copper circuit abandonment and transition to modern communication systems Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, IT/telecom, and external vendors Ensure alignment with capital project governance, budgeting, and reporting requirements Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies, particularly around service continuity during cutovers Track project performance (scope, schedule, cost) and provide regular status updates to leadership Manage vendor performance and ensure deliverables meet contractual and technical requirements Support permitting, compliance, and documentation requirements associated with telecom and transmission work Drive stakeholder communication across business units and external partners

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field
Mid Level: 5+ years of project management experience, preferably within utility, energy, or infrastructure environments
Senior Level: 8+ years of project management experience, preferably within utility, energy, or infrastructure environments
Demonstrated experience managing capital projects (transmission, telecom, or related infrastructure)
Hands-on experience with telecom programs, including circuit migrations, cutovers, or network transitions
Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 for project scheduling and controls
Experience working with external telecom providers (e.g., Verizon)
Knowledge of legacy copper networks and migration to fiber or modern telecom systems
Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, and reporting in a capital program environment
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with regulated utilities (electric transmission strongly preferred)
Familiarity with National Grid processes and standards
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent
Experience managing large-scale, multi-project programs

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for telecom infrastructure initiatives within the Capital Transmission portfolio
Plan and execute circuit cutovers in coordination with Verizon and internal stakeholders
Manage programs focused on copper circuit abandonment and transition to modern communication systems
Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, IT/telecom, and external vendors
Ensure alignment with capital project governance, budgeting, and reporting requirements
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies, particularly around service continuity during cutovers
Track project performance (scope, schedule, cost) and provide regular status updates to leadership
Manage vendor performance and ensure deliverables meet contractual and technical requirements
Support permitting, compliance, and documentation requirements associated with telecom and transmission work
Drive stakeholder communication across business units and external partners