Power Programs Lead for Grid & Transmission

HDR

Sioux Falls (SD)

On-site

USD 165,200 - 230,725

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Travel opportunities (25% of the time)

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead planning and execution of power infrastructure programs for global clients. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, advise on delivery strategies, and act as a trusted client advisor, ensuring governance, risk management and fiscal discipline.

Join HDR’s employee-owned culture, work across diverse locations, and help transform grid infrastructure while traveling about a quarter of the year.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred.
Strong leadership and client-facing communication skills required.
Experience with PMIS tools and program governance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver power projects meeting client objectives.
Serve as primary client contact for scope, performance, planning, staffing.
Advise on technical, regulatory, strategic, and financial aspects of programs.
Direct HDR and subconsultant teams including controls, routing, enviro, real estate, comms.
Assess staffing, secure resources, monitor QA/QC, ensure contract compliance.
Run risk workshops and develop risk management plans with clients.
Develop program management plans and tools to drive efficiency and transparency.
Monitor scope, schedule and budget; adjust to meet targets.
Prepare monthly program reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
Collaborate with BD to identify growth opportunities and proposals.
Travel on average 25% of the time.