Project Director​/Senior Project Manager

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…