Navy Programs Director

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 198.000 - 283.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time away

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

HDR is seeking a Navy Programs Director to lead the Federal Business Group's Navy Programs in the United States, including Marine Corps, with responsibility for new business prospects, technical services, and program management.

You will collaborate with Federal Regional Directors and company leaders to plan budgets, align strategies, and oversee staff development, quality, and risk management. Travel 20-40% is required. This role may serve as a project principal on select contracts.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, planning or science; master’s preferred.
• Proven leadership in large, complex organizations at executive level.
• Strong strategic planning, program management and financial analysis skills.
• Commitment to HDR values and employee-owned culture.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Navy (including Marine Corps) Programs strategic direction and growth.
• Support sales teams to achieve Navy Programs goals and develop new projects.
• Plan, direct, and monitor program execution across multiple disciplines.
• Coordinate with Federal Regional Directors and staff; manage budgets and risk.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Client development

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture/planning or science

Master’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

This Navy Programs Director is the principal leader responsible to the Federal Business Group for the growth of the United States Department of the Navy program. This role is responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and monitoring effective programs including new business prospects, technical services, staff development, quality, production methods and standards in congruence with established company goals and objectives. Must effectively collaborate with company operational and business group leaders to identify and pursue opportunities. Must be capable of working with a broad spectrum of external stakeholders, partners, and clients to deliver quality products and services. Works in conjunction with the Federal Leadership Team in establishing and monitoring overall program direction and goals. On occasion, this role may take on a principal level role on project delivery as well as help to manage client and community relations.

This position is open to all HDR office locations across the US.

In the role of Navy Programs Director, we'll count on you to:

• Lead Navy (including Marine Corps) Programs strategic direction and visioning
• Support sales teams to achieve sales goals related to Navy Programs
• Develop new projects, markets, business classes, project planning, financial information, staffing requirements, marketing materials and other related matters for Navy Programs
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of program execution by overseeing a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to: change management, commissioning/asset onboarding and retro-commissioning, communications, construction management, cost control/estimating, contingency management, document management, environmental planning, compliance, and restoration, financial support, organizational strengthening, permitting, planning/design management, program governance, procurement, project management, quality management, real estate, regulatory support, resiliency and sustainability, risk management, scheduling, and strategic planning
• Coordinate with Federal Regional Directors, overseeing investment, selection, development, and direction of Navy Programs staff, including Client Management Teams
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor performance of company-wide services within Navy Programs to achieve defined goals
• Monitor Navy Programs direction, growth, technical capabilities, policies and practices, risk management, and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Work cooperatively with company managers, other business groups, technical and marketing directors on company and business group programs
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts and coordinate initiatives and directives with company leadership and employees at all levels, government officials, clients and members of the community
• On occasion, may serve as a project principal/program manager on highly significant or complex projects/contracts. This entails oversight of scope, schedule, budget, resources, and relations
• Assist with relationships and mutual alignments with various client bases and other partnering organizations to include, but not limited to local, state, and federal governments and affiliated agencies
• Serve as a company role model in business and community

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a professional area of study relevant to engineering, architecture, planning or science; master’s degree preferred
• Professional registrations in area of study
• Minimum 5 years progressive leadership experience in large, complex organizations with 5 years or more of demonstrated success at the executive level
• Demonstrated experience in development and management of diverse teams
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and program management
• Demonstrated experience in the analysis and interpretation of business financial data
• Committed to quality, improvement and promoting company values at HDR
• Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies
• Ability to motivate teams and individuals
• Commitment to quality, improvement and promoting company values at HDR
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture
• Travel requirement: 20-40%

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
• Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
• Demonstrated ability to build a network of clients and industry partners
• Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
• Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
• Demonstrated experience in growing programs in new or highly competitive markets
• Demonstrated experience in winning high-value contracts in the A/E/C industry
• Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• an employee assistance program
• paid time away
• parental leave
• paid holidays
• a retirement savings plan with employer match
• employee referral bonus
• tuition reimbursement

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) California: $207,449 - $296,355; Colorado: $198,429 - $283,470; Illinois: $198,429 - $283,470; Massachusetts: $216,468 - $309,240; Minnesota: $189,410 - $270,585; Montana: $171,371 - $244,815; Washington State: $216,468 - $309,240.

Primary Location:United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations:United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas Industry:Federal Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Federal Project Management Job Posting:Oct 12, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affluent Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.