Program Manager

About the role

Oversee and manage mid-sized and large programs and projects ($100 million to $2 billion of owner capital expenditures).

Manages programs aligned to business objectives for key clients.

Captures resources, budgets, schedules, and ensures successful deliverables across projects.

Serves as primary project interface for clients, reporting to Senior Program Manager on larger programs.

Will be based in OKC, business development efforts will be primarily focused on the Central region and position may support business development efforts in one or more other US regions within Atkins Realis:

• Mid-Atlantic (primarily Philadelphia, New York)
• Central (primarily Oklahoma City, Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio)
• West (primarily Denver, Las Vegas/Henderson, Los Angeles)

Responsibilities

• Develop a marketing and strategic plan for the Central region with a multi-step tactical plan to assess and report progress.
• Ideal candidate would have worked with or has prior experience with the respective major City and state agencies, largest suburbs, and/or relevant counties in any given metro area.
• The identification and pursuit of a pipeline of potential project/program opportunities.
• Manage program planning, execution, and reporting for multiple programs.
• Cook up internal/external resources for program success.
• Lead risk management, change management, and quality assurance.
• Support financial tracking and ensure sustainable margins.
• Build and maintain client relationships, acting on feedback and change requests.
• Willingness to serve in both lead and support roles on large programs across Water, Buildings & Places, Cities, Aviation, Transit, and other markets.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting program management best practices or centers of excellence within an engineering organization.
• Ability to perform critical demands of a local program manager:
• Travel may be up to 50% at times depending on workload and assignments.
• Willingness to report onsite to the client's location up to five days per week, as client dictates.

Requirements

• 15+ years professional experience; 10+ years in project or program management, including substantial experience with multi-project delivery.
• Experience developing best practice reporting and monitoring capabilities through development of standardized reports and dashboards focused on project delivery and program management.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Graduate degree preferred, MBA a plus.
• Professional registration in field of practice is desired, or required where applicable (e.g., PE, AICP, RA, RLA).
• Certification as PMP or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) desired within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Willingness to expand your career with us.

Skills

• Project Management
• Program Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Quality Assurance
• Financial Tracking
• Marketing and Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Leadership

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• Leaves of absence options
• Flexible work options
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $175,000 - $200,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full time