Senior Program Manager

About the Role

Quanta Government Solutions is the federal infrastructure delivery platform of Quanta Services, a Fortune 500 company. The DoW vertical is QGS's move into defense infrastructure: NAVFAC, USACE, and the broader Department of War construction market. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that drive operational efficiency, scalability, and business performance. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Program Management, PMO leadership, and Process Improvement who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels at turning vision into executable plans. This position will contribute to the strategic build and growth of the DoW business line and will own program-level financial performance, including backlog, margin, risk, and cashflow.

What You'll Do

• Drive large-scale, complex operational programs from strategy through execution across multiple business units.
• Identify project leads and drive the proposal development process for selected opportunities; engage with customers to understand needs.
• Represent the organization at client meetings, briefings, and site visits throughout the site location.
• Implement and enforce the QGS stage-gated delivery model from Pursuit → Capture → Award → NTP → Execution → Closeout.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Office (PMO) to align program goals, reporting structures, and delivery timelines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and key stakeholders, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships for long-term program success.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen to optimize operational workflows and reduce inefficiencies.
• Partner with key stakeholders (Ops, Finance, HR, IT, Product, etc.) to align on goals, remove roadblocks, and ensure successful delivery.
• Lead organizational change initiatives, including stakeholder communication, training, and adoption planning.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and escalations to ensure program success.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), OKRs, and dashboards to measure program impact and progress.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in Program Management, Operations, or related fields.
• Proven success leading enterprise-wide initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in or with a Project Management Office (PMO), including governance and portfolio oversight.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Adept at managing competing priorities, ambiguity, and organizational change.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, MS Project).

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP, or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in [industry-specific detail, e.g., tech, healthcare, manufacturing].
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project methodologies.

Travel Requirements

• Travel required: 50%
• Overnight travel required