Regional Portfolio Manager - Mountain & Pacific Region

Leidos; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Energy seeks a Regional Portfolio Manager to lead the Mountain & Pacific Region within the Electric Distribution Solutions Division. You will own the region's operations, finances, client relationships, and engineering teams serving West utility clients.

You'll set the regional strategy, grow and retain clients, and ensure programs are executed safely with strong quality and profitability, reporting to the Division Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 8+ years.
• 6+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Experience with managing P&L.
• Professional Engineering Registration (NCEES) preferred.
• Experience with distribution design (Overhead and Underground).
• Ability to lead large engineering teams and mentor staff.
• Sales pipeline development.
• Willingness to travel periodically.
• Strong client communication and program governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the Mountain & Pacific region.
• Own and grow relationships with utility clients, including executive engagement.
• Lead proposal development and ensure regional revenue growth and financial performance.
• Oversee project budgets, scheduling, and staff/resource allocation.
• Develop and mentor multidisciplinary project engineering teams and oversee staffing decisions.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction across all programs.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

P&L management

Forecasting

Risk management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred)

Master's degree

Tools

Utility design tools

Construction software

Job description

Description

Leidos Energy is seeking a Regional Portfolio Manager to lead the Mountain & Pacific Region of the Electric Distribution Solutions Division . Reporting directly to the Division Manager, you will be the single accountable leader for the region, owning its operational and financial results, its client relationships, and the engineering teams serving a portfolio of electric utility clients across the West.

You will set the region’s direction and deliver against it. That means growing and retaining clients through one unified client strategy, matching staffing, and resources to demand, holding programs to disciplined forecasting and utilization, and ensuring every program is executed safely, to a high standard of quality, and achieving financial metrics. You will run a regular portfolio review rhythm, drive adoption of our digital tools and standard practices, and build a team culture grounded in safety and accountability.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in electric utility engineering, project and program management, business development, and operational leadership, with experience supporting electric and gas distribution projects.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Leadership & Decision-Making Authority

• Exercise delegated Authority to Operate (ATO) in accordance with Leidos' Proposal and Change Order Approval Policy.
• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the region, ensuring alignment with divisional objectives.
• Lead regional project engineering teams and oversee successful execution of engineering and construction support programs.

Client Relationships & Business Development

• Own and grow relationships with utility clients throughout the assigned region, including executive-level engagement.
• Partner directly with electric utility clients to understand project requirements, from engineering design through construction support.
• Lead regional business development efforts, identify growth opportunities, and provide ongoing sales support.
• Oversee client relationships, project scope development, and contract execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program and business risks while ensuring client satisfaction.

Proposal Development & Financial Management

• Lead proposal development and preparation efforts, including final approval authority within established delegation limits for the Power Delivery Services Division.
• Drive regional revenue growth, financial profitability, and overall business performance.
• Oversee project budgets, financial forecasting, resource utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure projects and programs meet established financial, schedule, and quality objectives.

Engineering Leadership & Resource Management

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary project engineering teams, including direct-report management responsibilities.
• Make staffing decisions, oversee workforce planning, and allocate resources to support regional project demands.
• Provide leadership and oversight for electric and gas distribution engineering projects, including the development of construction work packages utilizing utility-specific software systems, design tools, and construction standards.
• Champion employee development, performance management, and succession planning to build a high-performing regional team.

Operational Accountability & Program Execution

• Hold full accountability for regional performance across safety, quality, schedule, financial results, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day regional operations and project execution.
• Ensure engineering deliverables, construction support activities, and project management practices meet client requirements and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, project delivery, and profitability.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Location & Travel Requirements

• Location: Candidates must reside within the Mountain or Pacific region to effectively support regional operations, utility clients, and business development activities.
• Travel: Anticipated travel of 25–50% throughout the assigned region to support client engagements, project oversight, business development, and operational leadership responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial preferred) with 10+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience. May consider additional experience in lieu of degree.
• 6+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Experience with managing P&L.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Professional Engineering Registration (NCEES Record preferred).
• Experience with complex projects in distribution design (Overhead and Underground)
• Capability to lead all aspects of a large engineering team with ability to develop staff through mentoring
• Sales pipeline creation.
• Work effectively in team environment with the ability work also independently.
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams.
• Successful project management experience (initiate, plan, execute, monitor & control, closeout)
• Knowledge of engineering estimates, construction cost estimating, specification, material procurement process, project
• schedule creation, and construction work packages.
• Ability to travel periodically to visit with clients and to visit Leidos offices.

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Original Posting

November 13, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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.

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

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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 .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.