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Techridge, Inc.

Technical Vice President

Milpitas, CA · On-site

Technical Vice President Location: Milpitas, CA(Onsite) Position Type: Contract We are seeking a ... The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership and program/project management experience ...

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AppJaxx

Vice President

Sanger, CA

... M workflows. By combining data, technology, and strategy, we deliver predictable and sustainable ... As we continue to scale, we are seeking a high-impact Vice President (VP) to lead strategic ...

Think Together

Area Vice President

Salinas, CA

Area Vice President Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for ... Leadership • Oversee and manage the Executive Director of Programs to meet area retention and ...

AppJaxx

Senior Vice President

Sanger, CA

As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Senior Vice President (SVP) to support ... The ideal candidate is a high-level operator with strong leadership skills, capable of managing ...

Think Together

Area Vice President

Salinas, CA

Overview Area Vice President Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the ... Leadership Oversee and manage the Executive Director of Programs to meet area retention and revenue ...

Think Together

Area Vice President

Santa Maria, CA

Overview Area Vice President Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the ... Leadership Oversee and manage the Executive Director of Programs to meet area retention and revenue ...

Think Together

Area Vice President

Salinas, CA · On-site

Overview Area Vice President Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the ... Leadership Oversee and manage the Executive Director of Programs to meet area retention and revenue ...

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How much do vp program management jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for vp program management in California is $107,627.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,900.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a VP of programs do?

A VP of Program Management oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects or programs within an organization. They coordinate cross-functional teams, develop strategic goals, manage budgets, and ensure projects align with company objectives, often using tools like project management software. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and experience in managing complex initiatives.

What is the difference between Vp Program Management vs Program Manager?

AspectVp Program ManagementProgram Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, and aligns programs with business goalsManages individual projects, coordinates teams, and ensures project deliverables
Required CredentialsTypically requires extensive experience, often a bachelor's or master's degree, PMP or PgMP certificationsUsually requires a bachelor's degree, PMP certification preferred
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic, cross-departmentalOperational, team-focused, project-specific
Industry UsageCommon in large organizations and corporationsWidely used across industries for project execution

The Vp Program Management role is strategic and oversees multiple projects and programs, aligning them with company goals. In contrast, a Program Manager focuses on managing specific projects, ensuring their successful completion. Both roles require strong project management skills, but the Vp role involves higher-level planning and leadership.

What are the most commonly searched types of Program Management jobs in California? The most popular types of Program Management jobs in California are:
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Senior Vice President, Program Management

Senior Vice President, Program Management

WSP

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$350K - $390K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

WSP rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 57 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Description
This Opportunity
Join our growing Program Management Team that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Vice President, Program Management to work in San Francisco, California
Your Impact
  • Serve in a program director role on mega rail transportation project delivered via various delivery methods
  • Lead the delivery of multiple connected design-build CBTC transformation projects, through the design, construction and closeout phases
  • Manage the commercial interest of the client while driving the on-time and on-budget delivery
  • Responsible for independent review of project progress
  • Perform schedule review and analysis
  • Provide solutions to project issues
  • Review and strategize improvement to key operational performance metrics
  • Support and empower staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget
  • Develop and maintain Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance
  • Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers.
  • Lead staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development.
  • Accountable for overall management and successful execution of consultant's contract to ensure performance and profitability.
  • Create a learning culture that values innovative subject matter expertise and fosters effective and continual personal development.
  • Develop and implement a communication strategy to increase the effectiveness of discipline-related processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating discipline-related risks.
  • Serve as program management discipline subject matter expert to a variety of internal / external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities.
  • Manage overall delivery team's performance and provide inspiring leadership to assigned management and staff.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business and client needs.

Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent
  • Extensive Design-Build project delivery experience on transit projects as a Program Manager
  • 25 + years of relevant experience, including 5+ years of international experience in the delivery of CBTC projects (per client requirement)
  • Proven experience in the delivery of public rail transportation infrastructure projects, with construction costs in excess of $1 billion
  • Familiarity with SFMTA (San Francisco Metropolitan Transit Authority) or similar agency policies and procedures
  • Proven experience in successfully managing the delivery of a major transit program consisting of multiple connected projects through design and construction.
  • Advanced SME-level proficiency with transit and rail engineering principles, practices, process, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to engage at an executive level.
  • Excellent computer skills - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
  • Required to be in the work location 5 days per week.

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $350,000-390,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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