Associate Director of Project Management Office

Associate Director Of Project Management

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.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Work directly with senior management to shape the…