Utility Transmission Program Manager

Description Leidos is seeking a Program Manager to own visibility and coordination across a portfolio of transmission projects. The Program Manager will lead Project and Program integration efforts, synthesizing and streamlining PM processes to enhance delivery across the broader transmission generation program. Portfolio work includes transmission interconnection work (new switching stations, switchyard expansions, transmission line construction), network upgrades to accommodate additional generation, battery energy storage and numerous related projects driven by load growth and system expansion.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegrate schedules across all related transmission and substation projects to create a unified, program-level view.Identify cross-project dependencies, funding-source conflicts, and schedule risks that individual project managers may not have visibility into.Monitor program-level risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.Drive coordination and alignment between multiple project teams and functional organizations (engineering, construction, regulatory, procurement, etc.).Protect critical program milestones through proactive, cross-project coordination.Escalate issues that threaten critical milestones, regulatory commitments, or overall program health to leadership in a timely manner.Develop and deliver executive-level dashboards, status reports, and decision-support materials.Ensure leadership has consistent visibility into overall program health, rather than a fragmented view built from isolated project statuses.Routinely challenge project teams and push back on schedules where necessary, advocating for acceleration when critical milestones are at risk.Facilitate difficult, cross-organizational conversations to resolve conflicts and keep the program on track.Location: Candidates located in North Carolina or South Carolina will be preferred, but qualified candidates located elsewhere in the US will also be considered for remote work. Periodic tr