Job Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. 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.

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Currently, we have an opportunity for an Associate Director of Project Management to join our growing Power Delivery Solutions team.

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities rely on our Power Delivery Solutions Team for reliable power delivery expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful energy delivery solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

Position:
The Associate Director of Project Management will report to the Project Management Office and work alongside leaders and senior management within their region while partnering with the technical side of the organization to support large program portfolios for multiple utility clients across North America. The successful candidate will have experience managing large teams, large program portfolios and have experience managing the business side of the industry from an Account Management/Business Development standpoint.

This position will be part of an established Project Management Office that is focused on expanding and executing a portfolio of distribution line, transmission line, substation, system planning and project management with both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. The candidate will have the opportunity to provide input and influence the strategic growth of the organization as well as help shape the culture of a dynamic team across our service territory. The position requires electric utility experience along with exemplary program and account management and leadership skills.

Program Management Responsibilities include:

• Transmission, Substation, and Distribution Project Portfolio - Lead various sized projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities or developers.
  • Monitor the overall execution and performance of large-scale programs for several investor-owned electric utilities.
  • Effectively manage at the program and portfolio level to positively influence the efficient execution of work while maximizing profit. Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Project Management Team.
  • Ensuring project costs, schedule and scope are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within stakeholder approved project parameters.

• Program Performance - Responsible for overall project performance as well as managing the scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance.
  • Assist with the development, use, and maintenance of comprehensive project dashboard reports and KPI tracking. Ensure organizational compliance of support staff for administrative items informing Key Performances Indicators.
  • Write comprehensive and technical and project reports. Review staff technical and project reports for issuance to clients and internal senior management.
  • Implement quality control processes to maintain high standards in project deliverables.
  • Conduct regular project reviews to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Stakeholder Coordination - Interface directly with clients and internal management to report progress, costs, schedule, and risks across a portfolio of Transmission and Distribution projects.
  • Consistently communicate and work across multiple program and function support areas including client, project teams, functional leadership, subcontractors, and support personnel.
  • Act as liaison between the project team, line managers, and interfacing organizations.

• Resource Management - Lead a team of project managers, project schedulers, project controllers and multi-discipline engineering departments that are assigned to project work.
  • Strategically assess and determine staffing requirements to effectively support current project portfolios, anticipate future resource needs, and lead the acquisition of top-tier talent through proactive sourcing and recruitment initiatives.

• Train and mentor PMO staff.
• Provide insight to Senior Management on Annual Operating Plan forecasts per Section.

Future Growth and Strategic Business Development Responsibilities include:

• Work directly with senior management to shape the culture of the PMO organization and broader organization.
• Strategic Plan Development – Establish detailed account plans and implement strategies to achieve account and business growth.
• Business Development - Leverage existing contracts and identify new contract and project opportunities to increase the Project Management office’s portfolio.
• Lead and/or support large-scale proposal development efforts that accurately defines the project scope, schedule and budgets.
• Ownership of strategic initiatives focused creating efficiencies within the organization.
• Lead efforts to standardize processes and drive the adoption of innovative technologies to boost operational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Business or Finance required with an additional twelve (12) + years of relevant Project Management experience.
• Minimum of three (3) + years of relevant account management / business development experience is required.
• Must demonstrate recent and in-depth expertise in electric power infrastructure projects and transmission, substation, and distribution design.
• Experience managing Engineer-Procure-Construct or Design-Build projects is preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving success through a collaborative team approach within the consulting business.
• PMP or PE Certification is required.

Professional Attributes:

• Strong communication skills (written and interpersonal).
• Proficiency in delivering effective leadership and fostering motivation within a team setting.
• Demonstrate a capacity for fostering collaboration and inclusivity while engaging with team members.
• Skills at delegation, influencing, and emotional intelligence to unlock the potential of team members.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Travel:
Travel may range between 15-25% of total work hours to engage with clients or program teams

Work Location: Preferred locations would be Framingham MA, Walled Lake Mi, Chicago IL, Portland OR, Houston TX, Denver CO, Orlando FL, Greenville SC or Charlotte, NC but will consider candidates within the United States.

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Original Posting:

July 1, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.