Leidos

Project Director/Senior Project Manager

Leidos  •  $92k - $167k/yr  •  United States (Hybrid)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

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 Project Director/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

This position is hybrid in nature, with 3 days/week spent in office. Candidates local to Framingham, MA will be preferred, but candidates able to work out of our Charlotte, NC office will also be considered.

The Challenge (Responsibilities):

  • Lead the development and execution of the section’s growth strategy, identifying market opportunities, expanding capabilities, and aligning operational plans with long term business objectives.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to C suite leadership, driving high level proposal development, executive communications, and internal approval processes for strategic pursuits and investments.
  • Oversee the section’s project portfolio health, ensuring financial performance, schedule adherence, risk management, and resource optimization across all programs and initiatives.
  • Act as a senior client facing leader, supporting business development efforts, strengthening strategic partnerships, and collaborating with cross functional project managers to ensure integrated delivery across sections.
  • 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
  • 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

What You Will Bring to the Table (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance or related field required
  • 10+ years of progressive Project Management experience in the electric power industry, OR 8+ years of experience with an Electrical Engineering Degree
  • Demonstrated Experience working with US Electric Utilities, EPC and a comprehensive understanding of electric power and infrastructure projects
  • Must have direct experience working with electric power infrastructure and EPC 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., 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 locally and regionally as needed (roughly ~30-35%) in order to support the needs of our clients

You May Also Have:

  • 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

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication 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. To explore and learn more, click here!

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

February 27, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1969
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