Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GHD is a global professional services leader committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in water, energy, and urbanization. They are seeking a Program Manager to develop and grow the Program Management Practice for their business in Canada and the USA, overseeing existing programs and engaging with clients to meet their program management needs.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing existing programs across North America
- Developing company tools and systems to support the practice
- Developing future program managers through deployment into existing programs across the company
- Engaging with clients to develop their program management needs
- Developing strategies to secure program management assignments for the Company
- Engaging with partners, sub consultants as necessary following Winning Work principles
- Serve as required as the initial Program Manager and build in succession plans
- Work in coordination and collaboration with the Water Market Leaders, Business Group Leaders and other stakeholders across the organization developing new business
- Work in coordination with PMO and Engineering Design Office to develop procedures and skills to support program growth
- Representing GHD at key professional association events
- Build the Program Management Bench
Skills
- Must have 20+ years' experience with major programs across North America with Capital Budgets exceeding $100 M USD
- Acted in the capacity of Program Manager for municipal water clients
- Experience in developing program scopes, schedules and budgets including establishment of project controls, quality plans and other critical program management components
- Experience developing earned value project tracking and implementation tools
- Ability to collaborate across the business and integrate Advisory and Digital capabilities
- Able to work in a matrix structure and across geographies
- Must be able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously; and have strong organizational, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Strong commercial acumen with regards to contract negotiation and agreement
- Must be able to manage relationships with multiple public clients at senior leadership levels
- Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Construction
- PMI certification
- PMP certification
- CMAA qualified
- Professional Engineering qualification a plus
Benefits
- Our Hybrid Work Model : Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
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