Senior Program Manager: Major Projects Leader (Canada)

Stantec

Halifax

On-site

CAD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Employee stock purchase program

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AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Travel benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fees

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of Canada-wide buildings programs, overseeing budgets, schedules, and client expectations. You will guide cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategy while driving profitability and strong project outcomes.

You will manage a high-performing group of PMs and coordinators, coordinating with clients and internal partners.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in project management, architecture, or engineering.
Minimum of 15 years’ experience managing large scale complex projects.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a program/project manager with an architectural-engineering firm is 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, and translating data into insights to support informed decision-making and overall project performance.
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.