[Hiring] Senior Program Manager @Brown and Caldwell

Role Description

The Senior Program Manager will play a key part on program teams to support the planning and delivery of complex projects and programs within the water and wastewater industry that require extensive planning and execution due to larger project sizes and complexities. This person will support Programs in the Midwest.

• Lead assignments and daily operations contributing to the execution of the programs.
• Ensure program goals and benefits are achieved and drive continuous program improvements.
• Support key delivery activities in program management and delivery, program administration, monitoring and controlling performance, program controls, and benefits management.
• Manage program governance, risk management, and stakeholder management.
• Operate independently through effective planning, coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards.
• Manage activities to support performance and benefits realization plan, monitoring progress, and making adjustments as necessary.
• Implement sales techniques for successful negotiation and transaction.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate with program stakeholders.
• Accomplished in project management and delivery with ability to lead larger, more challenging project assignments on time and budget.
• Proven skills in program delivery lifecycle management phases, processes, and activities.
• Deep understanding of the industry and our clients.
• Skilled in program controls, commercial acumen, and performance monitoring and reporting.
• Well-versed in program planning and initiation, change management, risk management, and quality management.

Requirements

• Typically, a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in project management, program management or related field.
• Experience in working under supervision to deliver moderately complex to complex projects.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience with Water and Wastewater programs is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with various project delivery methods, including Progressive Design Build (PDB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Design-Bid-Build (DBB).

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, business management or related field or equivalent experience is required.
• Program management certification or required to obtain in 12 months.

Salary Range

• Location A: $129,000 - 177,000
• Location B: $142,000 - 195,000
• Location C: $155,000 - 213,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success.
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance.
• Employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement.
• Pet insurance and long-term care insurance.