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Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management

WSP New York, NY senior full-time

Salary

$345,000-$375,000/year

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Description

Join WSP's growing Program Management Team in New York City, NY. As a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management, you will serve in a program manager role on a mega power project and lead the delivery of multiple connected power projects.

Your Impact

  • Serve as program manager on a mega power project delivered via various delivery methods
  • Lead the delivery of multiple connected power projects through preliminary design, oversight of final design, construction, and closeout phases
  • Manage client commercial interests while driving on-time and on-budget delivery
  • Develop contract packaging plans for projects within the program
  • Conduct independent reviews of project progress and schedule analysis
  • Provide solutions to project issues and review operational performance metrics
  • Support and empower staff to execute project assignments on time and on budget
  • Develop and maintain Project Management Plans, including Program Controls, Document Control, and Risk Management
  • Foster relationships with clients, agencies, and external stakeholders
  • Lead staff development through mentoring, training, and professional development
  • Ensure successful execution of major projects, monitoring expenses, performance, and profitability
  • Develop a communication strategy to mitigate discipline-related risks
  • Serve as a program management subject matter expert to internal and external entities
  • Manage the delivery team's performance and provide leadership
  • Develop business contacts and identify additional business development opportunities
  • Collaborate with professionals and senior leadership to provide future-ready solutions for clients
  • Exercise responsible decision-making regarding company funds and resources

Who You Are

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Management
  • 15+ years of relevant Program Management experience, including 5+ years in managing major power programs
  • Proven experience in leading public infrastructure programs through all phases, with construction costs exceeding $1B
  • Proficiency with power engineering principles, practices, and standards
  • Familiarity with New York power utility clients' policies and procedures
  • Track record of driving programs to completion on or ahead of schedule
  • Strong commercial management and communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol policies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings

Compensation

  • Expected Salary: $345,000-$375,000/year

Skills

Required

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/98118

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