Hybrid Project Director – Senior Project Manager

at Leidos

• Job title: Project Director – Senior Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $92,300 - $166,850 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Framingham, United States

About the role

• Project Director/Senior Project Manager at Leidos managing electric power and infrastructure projects. Leading strategic initiatives and ensuring portfolio performance for organizational growth.

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement