Deputy Program Manager

Stantec; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 132,900 - 192,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced program manager to lead on‑call environmental clearance support for electric utilities projects, including vegetation management and transmission programs. The role requires strong leadership, budget management, and client relationship skills.

You will oversee governance, deliverables, and risk management while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑quality outcomes and client satisfaction across multi‑year initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years managing large projects or programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a multi‑disciplinary team and sub‑consultant team.
• Provide strategic guidance and direction to the client across projects.
• Forecast budgets, review invoices, and help achieve financial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP Certification

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support leadership of Stantec’s team providing On-Call environmental clearance support for an electric utilities’ vegetation management program, poles and wires distribution program, hydrogeneration program, and transmission undergrounding program.
• Responsible for budget forecasting, invoice review, and achieving financial goals.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the client.
• Proactively identifying client needs and programmatic initiatives required to address potential program delivery risks and challenges.
• Lead and be actively engaged with client relationship building and maintenance.
• Leading and overseeing the work of a multi-disciplinary team and sub‑consultant team.
• Provide key technical guidance on projects and programs, providing strategic advice and direction throughout all projects.
• Advising and assisting the client in development, management and execution of client program requirements.
• Overseeing the work of a multi-disciplinary consultant and sub‑consultant team.
• Leading team meetings and stakeholder meetings for project updates, team building, problem solving, business strategy, process improvement, and team training.
• Contributing to refinement and implementation of a robust governance structure to ensure adherence to rigorous project and program management.
• Overseeing preparation of various deliverables for the client.
• Reviewing monthly invoices for accuracy and completeness.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with utility‑related environmental compliance for vegetation management and distribution pole replacement activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects and activities simultaneously.
• Strong technical understanding of and experience delivering consultant services through unit‑based contracts preferred.
• Experienced program manager with experience in fast‑paced environments with highly accurate deliverables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey program and project delivery needs to the client and to formulate those needs into plans of action.
• Demonstrated experience leading a large team.
• Collaborative team member who works independently and takes initiative.
• Proficient with SharePoint and MS Teams environments, with broad technical aptitude and ability to quickly adapt to new platforms and tools.
• Uses data effectively to support decision‑making in complex, information‑rich environments.
• Data analysis experience (statistical analysis, pivot tables, Power BI).
• Commitment to fostering a close, inclusive, and productive team culture.
• Dedication to high levels of client service and partnership.
• Excellent multi‑tasking skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective networking and relationship management skills.
• Motivation to grow our business.
• A strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Efficient program and project management of multiple, multi‑year projects including planning, phasing, procurement, project controls and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Provides quality review of team deliverables while supporting budget, schedule, and project performance expectations.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

PMP Certification preferred.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing large projects or programs.

Experience leading consulting teams of 15+ staff, experience leading larger teams preferred.

Experience achieving profit under unit‑priced contracts.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. On occasion, site visits/field work may be necessary and could include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Job Details

• Primary Location: United States | CA | Pasadena
• Other Locations: United States | WA | Seattle
• Travel: Yes
• Schedule: Full time

Compensation

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas $132,900.00 – $192,700.00 Annually

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.