HDR
Infrastructure
PrincipalProgramManager
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“Principal Program Manager at HDR. Skills: Program management, Client advising, Risk mitigation. Assume leadership responsibilities for program management. Advise clients on program facets”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet client expectations; Meet earnings targets; Meet profitability targets; Control losses
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Issues resolution; Risk mitigation; Decision-making
Willingness to travel, Commute to client site
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Leadership responsibilities for multidisciplinary programs, Advise clients on technical facets, Advise clients on regulatory facets, Advise clients on financial facets, Advise clients on community facets, Plan all aspects of program execution, Direct all aspects of program execution, Monitor all aspects of program execution, Anticipate potential issues, Identify potential issues, Anticipate potential risks, Identify potential risks, Assist client with problem-solving, Assist client with issues resolution, Assist client with risk mitigation, Assist client with timely decision-making, Provide strategic advice, Provide thought leadership, Deploy required resources, Develop program management plans, Implement program management plans, Develop startup plans, Implement startup plans, Develop work plans, Implement work plans, Develop business processes, Implement business processes, Develop tools, Implement tools, Direct services provided by multiple teams, Provide day-to-day leadership on a mega-project, Promote alignment within the team, Secure required resources, Monitor team performance, Establish robust QA/QC program, Monitor financial performance, Control losses, Build trusted advisory relationship, Support pursuit of new program contracts, Mentor staff, Train staff
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Engineering, Master's degree in Construction Management, Master's degree in Sciences, Master's degree in Planning, Master's degree in Business Administration, DBIA certification, Experience leading consultant program management team, Experience leading owner program management team, Experience with transportation infrastructure program, Experience with water infrastructure program, Experience with resources infrastructure program, Knowledge of alternative delivery models, Knowledge of public-private partnership (P3), Knowledge of design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), Knowledge of engineering procurement construction (EPC), Willingness to travel regularly, Commute to client's site temporarily
What You'll Do.
Assume leadership responsibilities for program management
Advise clients on program facets
Leverage lessons learned
Apply industry best practices
Plan program execution
Direct program execution
Monitor program execution
Oversee broad range of disciplines
Anticipate and identify issues and risks
Assist client with problem-solving
Assist client with issues resolution
Assist client with risk mitigation
Assist client with timely decision-making
Provide strategic advice and thought leadership
Deploy required resources
Address program challenges
Address unanticipated events
Develop program management plans
Implement program management plans
Develop startup plans
Implement startup plans
Develop business processes
Implement business processes
Emphasize accountability
Direct services provided by multiple teams
Provide day-to-day leadership on a mega-project
Promote alignment within the team
Secure required resources
Deliver services specified in contract scope
Focus on contract compliance
Monitor team performance
Establish robust QA/QC program
Meet client expectations
Monitor financial performance against metrics
Adjust financial performance as necessary
Meet earnings targets
Meet profitability targets
Contribute to growth of program management services
Build long-term trusted advisory relationship
Expand services to address client needs
Support pursuit of new program contracts
Mentor staff working on programs
Train staff working on programs
Support practice-wide initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Promote alignment within team; Effective regular communications
Communication Scope
Client communications
Process & Methodology
Program management, Project management, Capital planning, Scheduling, Cost control, Risk management, Procurement
Full Job Description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of a Principal Program Manager, we'll count on you to: Assume leadership responsibilities for the management of multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, financial, and community facets of infrastructure programs, which are all critical to program success. Leverage lessons learned from other programs and industry best management practices to address the specific needs of each client Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of program execution. This may involve overseeing a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to: capital planning, change management, commissioning/asset onboarding, communications, construction management, cost control/estimating, document management, environmental planning/compliance, engineering, equity, financial support, organizational strengthening, permitting, planning/design management, program governance, procurement, project management, quality management, real estate, regulatory support, risk management, scheduling, strategic planning, sustainability and resiliency Anticipate and identify potential issues and risks that may impact program implementation, and assist the client with problem-solving, issues resolution, risk mitigation, and timely dec
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