We are currently seeking a Program Controls Manager to join us for management of Water and Wastewater programs in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland area. This position will report to the VP Program Controls Practice Lead East, work closely with the program delivery leadership and manage a program controls team. The selected candidate will be an exceptional leader with proven track record of managing project controls and delivery of high performing capital programs of high strategic value and high level of execution complexity. The selected candidate will be responsible for the controls of project lifecycle for a portfolio of medium to large infrastructure projects involving capital planning and project delivery.
Functional responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following tasks:
Working as owners-adviser in a consulting environment within a collaborative team structure, and experience on large construction projects or programs. Substantial prior work experience in this capacity is preferred
Understanding and delivering program vs project objectives, provide oversight and leadership ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives set by senior leadership, include setting up benefits realization and performance metrics to meet the clients’ CAPEX program objectives
Provide expert guidance during set up and configuration of Project control systems
Tracking and maintenance of overall program information and individual project elements, identifies and addresses project interdependencies
Engages in strategic collaboration with program leads and project managers to ensure optimal resource allocation and utilization
Establishes and maintains constructive relationships with project stakeholders and clients
Self-Motivated willing to take on issues and solve problems
Facilitates clear and concise communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership, providing insightful and actionable updates
Maintains close working relationships with senior leadership to define and refine program-level objectives with precision
Delivers comprehensive and regular updates to senior leadership on program progress, challenges, and achievements, ensuring full transparency and accountability
Leads the coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with overarching program objectives
Leads data management for monitoring/reporting, support configuration and maintaining various Project Management Information Systems and other control systems
Leads Data analysis and program dashboard development, with tools such as Power BI for reporting and communication to all stakeholder levels
Experience using one or more Project Information Management platforms (ex: InEight, e-Builder, PMWeb, Procore, Kahua, Oracle Unifier)
Proven communication skills across multiple platforms - orally, in writing and through data presentation using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Track record of producing accurate and succinct monthly reports and responding to ad hoc client reporting requests
Shape and advance the organization's program controls capabilities