Program Director Power Delivery Solutions

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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.

We are currently have an opportunity for Program Director - Power Delivery Solutions for a candidate whos 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 for Substation P&C Physical Civil and Structural Scopes for Utility Clients for 4kV-765kV

• 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 teams 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

WHAT WE DO

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities more than 160municipals/cooperativesas well as a growing number of mobile operators local utility providers and private 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. To explore and learn more click here!

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.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest and in return we invest in you with an eye on your future through career advancement growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the worlds toughest problems and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

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