Installation Manager - Americas Region

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage Installation Team Leads and Installation Technicians responsible for the installation, relocation, decommissioning, upgrade, and commissioning of all Leidos SES Ports and Borders products.
• Create and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and installation timelines.
• Create, track, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for installation performance and operational efficiency.
• Manage project deliverables and ensure all milestones are achieved on schedule.
• Produce project estimates, quotations, and cost projections within the assigned region.
• Develop and maintain installation labor standards and project execution metrics.
• Ensure projects meet expected schedules, quality requirements, and customer commitments.
• Work closely with Project Management to manage workforce planning, overtime, and technician scheduling.
• Drive customer satisfaction through successful project execution and responsive issue resolution.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance installation efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate project activities with internal stakeholders, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and site personnel.
• Schedule and allocate project resources to meet installation requirements.
• Ensure project financial objectives and budget expectations are achieved.
• Maintain accurate project, asset, and customer information within CRM and project management systems.
• Drive data governance and reporting discipline across the installation organization.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing and Production teams to align project schedules with equipment build, testing, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor production status and proactively address schedule risks to ensure installation milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT), shipment readiness, site readiness, and field installation activities.
• Facilitate communication between Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, and Field Services teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional stakeholders to meet customer delivery commitments and project deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering) or Construction Management.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, including 10+ years of progressive experience in project management, construction management, installation management, field services, or related technical operations environments.
• 8–12 years of experience directly involved in project/program management and installation of advanced electrical, electronic, mechanical, infrastructure, or integrated systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading installation, construction, technical services, or field operations teams.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and execution.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, leadership, customer service, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including short-notice travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Advanced Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio experience.
• Experience managing airport security equipment installation projects.
• CBP or TSA project management experience.
• Experience managing construction, infrastructure, transportation, airport, border security, or large-scale equipment deployment projects.
• PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or equivalent project/construction management certification preferred.