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Cardworks

Senior, Project Manager

South Jordan, UT · On-site +1

You will work closely with upper management to ensure the scope and direction of assigned ... Partner with Risk and Compliance teams to understand and comply with all laws and regulations to ...

Fervo Energy

GIS Developer

Salt Lake City, UT · Remote

Design mobile data collection forms, intelligent map packages, and offline areas tailored to remote geothermal project site conditions. * Manage ArcGIS Mobile Worker licenses, user provisioning ...

Veteran Jobs - 2023 Mar 01 - Veterans Resources

Must have reliable internet access as the projects will be managed and coordinated via email and teleconference as needed. #LI-Remote

Direct Counsel

Senior Conflicts Analyst

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$100K - $120K/yr

... data projects and suggest system improvements to enhance workflow and efficiency. * Serve as a ... Work closely with the Risk Management and IT teams to ensure systems and processes align with firm ...

Ccfs

Risk Claims Manager

Salt Lake City, UT · Remote

$85K - $95K/yr

Risk Claims Manager Department: Compliance Job Status: Exempt Compensation: Direct Reports: Yes ... This position has the potential to be remote. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES * Personally investigate and ...

RainFocus

Technical Project Manager (Remote)

Lehi, UT · On-site +1

You'll blend project management with product-style thinking. Quickly learn how a wide range of ... Location This remote role can be located anywhere in the United States of America. Why work at ...

AAPC

PACE Risk Adjustment Coder

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

This is a remote contract position. Job Duties: * Code medical records to validate ICD-10-CM codes ... Ability to "own" project and complete charts assigned in work queue daily * Detail oriented and ...

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How do remote project risk managers effectively collaborate with distributed teams to identify and mitigate risks?

In a remote environment, project risk managers typically leverage digital collaboration tools, such as project management software and video conferencing platforms, to facilitate risk identification and mitigation. They schedule regular virtual meetings to discuss project progress, potential risks, and mitigation strategies with cross-functional team members. Building strong communication channels is key, as it helps ensure transparency and timely updates on emerging risks. Successful remote risk managers also cultivate trust and accountability within the team, encouraging members to proactively report issues before they escalate.

What is remote project risk management?

Remote Project Risk Management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact the success of a project, with all activities conducted remotely. This role requires strong communication skills, the use of digital tools to monitor project progress, and the ability to collaborate with distributed teams. It is crucial for ensuring that projects stay on track and that risks are addressed promptly, even when team members are working from different locations. Remote project risk managers often use software for risk tracking and reporting, and they must be proactive in anticipating issues that could arise due to remote work dynamics.

What is the difference between Remote Project Risk Management vs Remote Project Coordinator?

AspectRemote Project Risk ManagementRemote Project Coordinator
Primary FocusIdentifying, analyzing, and mitigating project risksPlanning, scheduling, and coordinating project tasks
Required SkillsRisk assessment, problem-solving, industry knowledgeCommunication, organization, time management
CertificationsPMI-RMP, PMP often preferredPMI-ACP, CAPM beneficial
Work EnvironmentRemote, often within project teams or risk departmentsRemote, supporting project teams across industries

Remote Project Risk Management focuses on proactively identifying and mitigating potential project risks, ensuring project success. In contrast, Remote Project Coordinators handle day-to-day project tasks, scheduling, and communication. Both roles are essential in project execution but differ in their core responsibilities and skill sets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in remote project risk management?

To thrive in Remote Project Risk Management, you need expertise in risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies, often supported by a degree in project management or a related field. Familiarity with risk management software, project management tools like MS Project or Jira, and certifications such as PMI-RMP are highly valuable. Exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail set standout professionals apart when working with distributed teams. These skills ensure that risks are proactively managed, minimizing project disruptions and driving successful outcomes in a remote environment.
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Program Management Director

Stanley Consultants

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
 
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
 
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

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.
  • Establish strategic vision, growth objectives, service offerings, and operational standards for program management services.
  • Create scalable business models supporting Owner's Representative, PMO, CIP Management, Program Controls, Construction Management.
  • Develop repeatable tools, methodologies, governance frameworks, and best practices that can be deployed across markets.
  • Evaluate organizational capabilities and identify gaps in staffing, technical expertise, systems, and processes.
  • Develop strategic hiring, succession planning, and workforce development recommendations to support growth.

Business Development & Market Expansion

  • Support strategic pursuits and key account development activities across Stanley's markets.
  • Lead or support capture planning, proposal development, interviews, and client engagement activities for major program management opportunities.
  • Expand existing client relationships into larger, multi-year programmatic engagements.
  • Collaborate with Market Leaders, Client Service Managers, and Business Development professionals to identify and advance opportunities.
  • Enhance Stanley's visibility in the marketplace through industry engagement, conference participation, thought leadership, and strategic client outreach.
  • Assist in developing strategic partnerships and teaming relationships that expand Stanley's ability to pursue and deliver large-scale programs.

Program Delivery Excellence

  • Provide executive oversight and advisory support to high-profile programs and strategic client initiatives.
  • Evaluate active programs and recommend improvements to governance, program controls, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring.
  • Establish standards for program reporting, financial management, quality management, and client communications.
  • Support successful delivery of major capital programs while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
  • Promote consistency and excellence in program execution across markets and business units.

Organizational Development

  • Introduce enterprise program management thinking throughout Stanley's organization.
  • Mentor project managers, portfolio managers, market leaders, and client service managers in program management principles and best practices.
  • Develop career progression pathways and competency models for program management professionals.
  • Foster collaboration across markets, technical disciplines, and geographic regions.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve project delivery, resource utilization, and client outcomes.
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, Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), or equivalent advanced credential preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum of 18 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, project management, infrastructure delivery, engineering consulting, construction management, or owner's advisory services.
  • Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, programs, or business units.
  • Demonstrated success developing and growing program management, PMO, CIP management and owner's representative services.
  • Experience supporting municipal, transportation, water, energy, federal, or industrial infrastructure programs.
  • Proven business development and client relationship management experience.
  • Experience managing complex stakeholder environments involving public agencies, utilities, contractors, and executive leadership.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of engineering consulting operations, project delivery, financial performance, and resource management.
  • Expertise in program governance, program controls, risk management, scheduling, and organizational change management.
  • Ability to influence and lead across organizational boundaries without direct authority.
  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
  • Strategic thinker capable of balancing long-term growth initiatives with immediate client and operational needs.
  • Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities with demonstrated success developing future leaders.
$207,100 - $284,800 a year
(Salary range for CO , IL, and MN locations)
Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.

Managerial Scope

This position provides enterprise-wide leadership and influence across Stanley Consultants. The Program Management Director will collaborate closely with executive leadership, market leaders, client service managers, project managers, and technical leaders to advance strategic initiatives and program management capabilities. Direct supervisory responsibilities may evolve as the practice grows and dedicated program management resources are added.

Performance Measures

Success in this role will be evaluated based on:

  • Growth of program management revenue and backlog.
  • Successful delivery of program management engagements.
  • Expansion of strategic client relationships and programmatic engagements.
  • Improvement in program delivery performance and client satisfaction.
  • Development and implementation of enterprise program management standards and tools.
  • Successful recruitment, development, and retention of program management talent.
  • Contribution to Stanley's overall strategic growth objectives.

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to sit for extended periods; use hands to operate computer equipment and office tools; communicate effectively in person and virtually. Occasionally required to stand, walk, travel, and participate in field visits or client meetings.

Work Environment

Hybrid work environment with regular travel to client locations, Stanley offices, industry events, and project sites. Travel requirements will vary based on business needs and strategic initiatives.


Work-Life Balance
We realize there's more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
 
What we offer:
Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
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Learn more about Stanley Consultants in this short video:  Working at Stanley Consultants
 
Stanley Consultants does not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Stanley Consultants, including but not limited to resumes submitted directly to Stanley Consultants members, or any of our representatives, will be deemed the property of Stanley Consultants.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
 
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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