Manager - Initiatives

DPR Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is a purpose‑driven organization focused on delivering technically complex and sustainable projects. The role leads strategic initiatives, coordinating across teams to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable results.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in project or program management, cross‑functional experience, and a PMP or Prosci Change Management certification is a plus. DPR emphasizes integrity, teamwork and a forward‑thinking approach to build opportunity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in project or program management, operations, or a related field.
• Experience working in cross‑functional, matrixed environments and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prosci Change Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of initiatives; defines scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Facilitates stakeholder alignment through structured meetings and cross‑functional coordination.
• Monitors progress, identifies risks and issues, and mitigates to maintain delivery objectives.
• Establishes project tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting to provide visibility into status and outcomes.
• Develops and executes communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Applies project and change management methodologies to drive accountability and execution.
• Evaluates outcomes through data, feedback, and performance metrics for continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, organizational development, engineering, project management, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and successful delivery of outcomes. Manages scope, timelines, resources, and stakeholder engagement across cross-functional efforts. Ensures initiatives are executed efficiently through structured project management practices, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication. Partners with business and functional stakeholders to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads planning and execution of initiatives, ensuring scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables are clearly defined and achieved.
• Facilitates stakeholder alignment through structured meetings, clear communication, and coordination across cross-functional teams.
• Monitors initiative progress, identifies risks and issues, and implements mitigation strategies to maintain delivery objectives.
• Establishes and maintains project tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting to provide visibility into status, risks, and outcomes.
• Develops and executes communication plans to ensure stakeholders are informed, engaged, and aligned throughout the initiative lifecycle.
• Applies project and change management methodologies to drive consistency, accountability, and effective execution.
• Evaluates initiative outcomes through data, feedback, and performance metrics to inform continuous improvement.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, organizational development, engineering, project management, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience

5–7 years of experience in project or program management, operations, or a related field required.

Experience working in cross‑functional, matrixed environments and influencing stakeholders without direct authority required.

Certifications and Licenses

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prosci Change Management certification preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward‑thinking, self‑performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee‑owned company that has grown into a multi‑billion‑dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you’ll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.