WSP in the U.S. · 3 months ago
Senior Program Controls Manager
WSP in the U.S. is a leading company seeking a Senior Program Controls Manager to provide leadership and oversight for program controls across mega-capital programs. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, interfacing with clients, and ensuring successful delivery through integrated cost, schedule, risk, and reporting functions.
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Responsibilities
Provide executive-level leadership for program controls on multi-billion-dollar or mega programs
Supervise, mentor, and develop a large team of project controls staff across cost, schedule, risk, and reporting disciplines
Manage and grow high-performing teams by implementing training, career development, and succession planning initiatives
Establish program-level controls strategies, processes, and governance frameworks in alignment with client requirements and industry best practices
Serve as the program controls subject matter expert (SME), providing technical guidance on scheduling, cost engineering, risk management, earned value, and performance reporting
Act as primary client interface for program controls, fostering strong relationships, providing executive-level reporting, and ensuring client satisfaction
Lead preparation and presentation of program controls deliverables, including forecasts, dashboards, KPIs, risk registers, and performance reports
Oversee integration of cost, schedule, and risk data to provide holistic insights into program performance
Partner with business development teams to support pursuits, proposals, and client presentations, bringing thought leadership in program controls
Proactively identify risks and opportunities at the program level and recommend actionable mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
15 years of experience in project/program controls on large-scale capital projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role on mega programs
Demonstrated success supervising and growing large, multidisciplinary teams of project controls professionals
Deep expertise in project controls functions including scheduling (Primavera P6), cost engineering, earned value management, and risk analysis
Proven track record of interfacing with clients and senior stakeholders, with exceptional communication and presentation skills
Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to operate in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
Commercial awareness with experience supporting business development, proposals, and client negotiations
Preferred
Professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, PSP, PMI-SP, or equivalent
Experience with digital program controls platforms, data analytics, and dashboard/reporting tools
Background in infrastructure, transportation, energy, or other mega capital programs
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