Program Director, Power Delivery Solutions

Leidos Inc; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Program Director for Power Delivery Solutions, based in the Washington, DC area with flexibility for nearby states.

The role oversees delivery of engineering and professional services across assigned programs and collaborates with engineering leadership to ensure milestones and budgets are met. The position requires a BS in Engineering and 10+ years in electric utility engineering, with strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with ten (10)+ years of experience in electric utility engineering.
• Functional understanding of principals and practices of electrical, civil, structural and mechanical engineering as applied to power delivery.
• Advanced understanding of electric power utility industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent team building and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of engineering and professional services on assigned program(s).
• Engage technical teams, review progress, and work with engineering managers to maximize program outcomes.
• Collaborate with Section Managers on delivery of engineering activities and support resource management.
• Partner with PMO to optimize program management and provide issue management.
• Develop financial forecasts of revenue and operating income on the program and coordinate with BD/AM on client initiatives.
• Support VP-T&S on special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Description

We are currently have an opportunity for Program Director, Power Delivery Solutions for a candidate who's local to Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Philadelphia, PA, or Atlantic City, NJ.

Job Duties:

• The Program Director (PD) will manage the delivery of engineering and professional services on assigned program(s)
• PD will engage technical teams providing services, review team progress, evaluate team effectiveness and work through the responsible engineering managers and section managers to maximize the outcomes on the program. Focus areas include:
  • Review the scope of the program to ensure it meets contract and technical requirements. Identify ways to deliver additional value to the client and advance the Leidos services.
  • Evaluate the schedule performance of individual projects and the program as a whole. Improve program schedule adherence through oversight and communication.
  • Assess the approach to cost performance, and drive cost saving measures across the program. Utilize standardization, tools, enhanced oversight and all applicable means to reduce the cost of the Leidos services.
  • Continuously assess the quality of the program deliverables. Develop and refine processes and tools to improve quality of services.
  • Evaluate the team's technical skillsets and provide targeted training and technical skill building to Leidos team members.
• Collaborate with Section Managers on the delivery of engineering activities. Support the SMs with resource management and assessment. Escalate performance issues, areas for improvement, and opportunities to advance the business. Identify gaps in the approach to service and work to remedy those gaps.
• Partner with the Project Management Organization (PMO) to optimize the management of the program. Provide issue management and deep dive investigation to supplement the daily project management duties provided by the PM.
• Develop financial forecasts of the revenue and operating income on the program. Work with the Business Development (BD) manager/Account Manager (AM) on larger client management initiatives.
• Support the Vice President of Transmission and Substation (VP-T&S) on special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering with ten (10)+ years of experience in electric utility engineering
• Functional understanding of principals and practices of electrical, civil, structural and mechanical engineering as applied to power delivery.
• Advanced understanding of electric power utility industry
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent team building and coloration skills

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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:Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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