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WSP in the U.S. · 1 hour ago

Senior Vice President, Program Manager

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$280K/yr - $320K/yr

15+ years exp

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Senior Vice President, Program Manager to lead the delivery of multiple connected projects and manage the commercial interests of clients while ensuring on-time and on-budget project delivery.

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Responsibilities

Serve in a program director role on mega project delivered via various delivery methods

Lead the delivery of multiple connected projects, through the design, construction and closeout phases

Manage the commercial interest of the client while driving the on-time and on-budget delivery

Responsible for independent review of project progress

Perform schedule review and analysis

Provide solutions to project issues

Review and strategize improvement to key operational performance metrics

Support and empower staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget

Develop and maintain Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance

Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers

Lead staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development

Accountable for overall management and successful execution of consultant’s contract to ensure performance and profitability

Create a learning culture that values innovative subject matter expertise and fosters effective and continual personal development

Develop and implement a communication strategy to increase the effectiveness of discipline-related processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating discipline-related risks

Serve as program management discipline subject matter expert to a variety of internal / external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities

Manage overall delivery team’s performance and provide inspiring leadership to assigned management and staff

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business and client needs

Qualification

Program ManagementProject DeliveryRisk ManagementPMP CertificationPE LicenseMicrosoft Office SuiteSafety ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Extensive project delivery experience on mega projects as a Program Manager

15+ years of relevant experience

Proven experience in successfully managing the delivery of a major program consisting of multiple connected projects through design and construction

Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to engage at an executive level

Excellent computer skills - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies