Telecommunications Project Manager

Leidos

Telecommunications Project Manager leading telecom infrastructure projects for Leidos' Power Delivery Solutions Division. Managing project schedules, stakeholder communication, and compliance requirements in a regulated environment.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,450 - $132,775 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end project management for telecom infrastructure initiatives within the Capital Transmission portfolio
Plan and execute circuit cutovers in coordination with Verizon and internal stakeholders
Manage programs focused on copper circuit abandonment and transition to modern communication systems
Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, IT/telecom, and external vendors
Ensure alignment with capital project governance, budgeting, and reporting requirements
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies, particularly around service continuity during cutovers
Track project performance (scope, schedule, cost) and provide regular status updates to leadership
Manage vendor performance and ensure deliverables meet contractual and technical requirements
Support permitting, compliance, and documentation requirements associated with telecom and transmission work
Drive stakeholder communication across business units and external partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field
Mid Level: 5+ years of project management experience, preferably within utility, energy, or infrastructure environments
Senior Level: 8+ years of project management experience, preferably within utility, energy, or infrastructure environments
Demonstrated experience managing capital projects (transmission, telecom, or related infrastructure)
Hands-on experience with telecom programs, including circuit migrations, cutovers, or network transitions
Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 for project scheduling and controls
Experience working with external telecom providers (e.g., Verizon)
Knowledge of legacy copper networks and migration to fiber or modern telecom systems
Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, and reporting in a capital program environment
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcircuit cutoverscircuit migrationsnetwork transitionsproject schedulingproject controlsbudgetingreportingrisk managementvendor management

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Finance