Senior IT Project Director

4 days ago


Newark, New Jersey, United States Leidos Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Project Director to lead large-scale projects in various customer business areas at an Investor-Owned Utility client headquartered in New Jersey.

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and implementing complex projects to meet organizational goals. The ideal candidate should have excellent project management skills with experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision to implementation involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.

The successful candidate will maintain efficiency in important aspects of the project management process such as planning, budget, and risk assessment. This person must be able to build and maintain relationships, partnerships, and external networks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct project team personnel, manage cost and schedule, ensure contract compliance, and serve as customer interface.
  • Manage technical, cost, and schedule of assigned tasks or functions.
  • Provide strong, proactive, and assertive leadership skills that engage multidiscipline work teams to respond to business needs for assigned projects.
  • Lead project team members through the lifecycle of a project.
  • Manage project teams including multiple vendors with onshore and offshore resources.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field with four plus (4+) years of experience as a Project Manager. May consider more years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • Previous project management experience for a utility preferred.
  • In-depth Project Management experience handling Project Financials, Schedules, Scope, and Testing with strong communication / presentation skills.
  • Solid understanding and previous experience of Project Management and Project Management Office processes and procedures required.
About Leidos

Leidos is committed to helping our clients succeed in their mission and stay ahead of a rapidly changing world. We do this by delivering innovative solutions and building long-term partnerships with customers and communities across the globe.

Pay Range

The pay range for this job level is $72,150.00 - $130,425.00 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include 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.



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