Transportation Program Management Director
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Overview
The Program Management Director will drive the strategy for and manage the delivery of Program Management services to support clients in all Market Sectors throughout the Transportation Business Group (TBG). This position provides overall vision and direction for the strategic planning and development of initiatives for the delivery of Program Management services, implementation of Program Management quality control, and overall coordination and growth of Program Management staff. Program Management services account for a significant portion of HDR TBG's $1.5B annual program.
Responsibilities
- Drive the vision for growth in Program Management services.
- Implement and refine our Program Management processes and systems.
- Coordinate staffing on relevant projects/programs for Transportation TBG.
- Provide oversight on large programs, including occasionally acting as the lead or principal in charge.
- Assist and support the strategic and tactical pursuits specific to large programs.
- Serve as the Program Management Business Class Director until such time as the growth of the program demands additional support. Develop and provide mentorship for staff in the Program Management Business Class and other Business Classes and Cross Sectors that support Program Management (Project Controls, Procurement, Commercial Management, etc.).
- Develop the strategic growth plan, identify staffing needs, and actively manage recruiting efforts and identify metrics for determining overall program success.
- Direct efforts to utilize staff and enhance the overall success of Program Management services within HDR.
- Coordinate with Company wide Program Management Director, and Program Management Directors in other Business Groups to optimize strategy, services, quality control and client service.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- A minimum of 10 years project management experience working with external clients
- Understanding of HDR business services and procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with interview (fact-finding) experience
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering Architecture Construction Management/Science or equivalent. Professional registration or PE License will be considered a plus.
- 20+ years of experience, with a strong background in leading transportation projects.
- Experience as Program Manager on large program delivery projects.
- Experience leading and managing staff in Program Management. Comfortable with high travel volumes.
- Ability to manage multiple projects for a variety of clients.
- Strong leadership in multitasking, organization, team-building, problem evaluation and solving.
- Good interpersonal skills to communicate with technical and non-technical personnel.
- Ability to participate in high level presentations with current and future clients to present company experience and capabilities.
- This position can be located in any of HDR's US offices.
Location & Travel
This senior leadership position in the Transportation Business Group reports to the Transportation Business Group President and may in the future report to the Professional Services Director for Transportation to align with corporate services reporting structure. Primary location is United States; list of current and potential locations provided as part of the posting.
Industry & Schedule
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Company & Benefits
HDR is committed to employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation ranges vary by location and experience.
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