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Job title - Program Management Director

Locations - Austin, TX | Baton Rouge, LA | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO | Des Moines, IA | Minneapolis, MN | Muscatine, IA | Phoenix, AZ | Remote, US | Salt Lake City, UT | West Palm Beach, FL

Job type - Hybrid

Requisition ID - 11281

Position Summary:

The Program Management Director is a strategic leadership position responsible for building, growing, and institutionalizing Stanley Consultants' enterprise Program Management practice. This role serves as a bridge between executive leadership, market leaders, client service teams, and project delivery personnel to expand Stanley's services into higher-value advisory, program management, owner\'s representative, PMO, capital improvement program (CIP). As a practice builder you will steward existing programs and program staff, while leading the growth of this service area with existing and new clients across all sectors of our business.

The Program Management Director will support and enhance major client programs across Stanley's Water, Transportation, Energy, Federal, and Infrastructure markets while developing the tools, talent, processes, and client relationships necessary to establish a scalable national program management practice.

This position requires a proven leader capable of operating at executive, client, and project levels simultaneously. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable advising C-suite executives, leading complex pursuits, improving delivery performance, developing strategic growth plans, and mentoring teams responsible for program execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Practice Development & Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead Stanley's enterprise Program Management practice across all markets and geographies.
• Business Development & Market Expansion: Support strategic pursuits and key account development activities across Stanley's markets.
• Program Delivery Excellence: Provide executive oversight and advisory support to high-profile programs and strategic client initiatives.
• Organizational Development: Introduce enterprise program management thinking throughout Stanley's organization.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required. Master\'s degree preferred.

Certifications: Relevant professional certification such as PE, PMP, PgMP, CCM, DBIA, or equivalent advanced credential preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 18 years of relevant experience; minimum of 10 years of leadership experience; strong track record in program management and client relationship management.

Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of engineering consulting operations, program governance, risk management, scheduling, and executive communication.

Salary: $207,100 - $284,800 a year

Performance Measures: Growth of program management revenue and backlog; successful delivery of engagements; expansion of strategic client relationships.

Work Environment: Hybrid work environment with travel to client locations and project sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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