Senior Program Director - Major Multidisciplinary Projects

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP / retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a senior project manager to lead major multidisciplinary programs in Canada, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and performance. You will guide delivery strategies, manage risks, and ensure client satisfaction across architecture, engineering, and project controls teams.

This role requires 15+ years in large-scale projects, strong contract and financial acumen, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in project management, architecture, or engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience managing large-scale complex projects.
• 7+ years as a program/project manager with an architectural-engineering firm preferred.
• Professional designation and/or PMP preferred.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across a portfolio of major, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, project requirements, and business performance targets.
• Serve as a senior advisor to project teams and leadership, supporting decision-making related to delivery strategy, commercial considerations, and risk management across complex programs.
• Accountable for achieving project scope, schedule, budget, and contractual obligations on large-scale projects, ensuring consistent and successful delivery outcomes.
• Lead and support integrated teams across architecture, engineering, and project controls functions to deliver coordinated and high-quality project execution.
• Collaborate with Regional Major Projects Leads, project teams, and corporate partners to support contract requirements, manage project risks, and resolve complex issues.
• Oversee development and review of major project proposals, including scope definition, fee development, delivery approach, and commercial considerations.
• Participate in project governance activities, including contributing to project reviews and supporting effective oversight of major project performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and a clear understanding of client needs and expectations.
• Facilitate coordination with key stakeholders including clients, contractors, and subconsultants to support aligned and successful project delivery.
• Monitor project performance and support teams in addressing challenges related to cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Manage financial and operational aspects of projects, including monitoring project financials, managing budgets, revenue recognition, invoicing, and collections.
• Identify and share lessons learned, contributing to the continuous improvement of project delivery practices.
• Mentor and support the development of project team members, providing guidance and sharing experience across major project teams.

Skills

Large project management

Delivery models

Contract management

Team leadership

Project controls

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Collaboration

Driver's license

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's/Advanced degree in PM/architecture/engineering

PMP / professional designation

LEED knowledge (Green Associate/AP)

Job description

Stantec is seeking a senior project manager to lead major multidisciplinary programs in Canada, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and performance. You will guide delivery strategies, manage risks, and ensure client satisfaction across architecture, engineering, and project controls teams.

This role requires 15+ years in large-scale projects, strong contract and financial acumen, and the ability to travel up to 25%.