Remote Power & Energy Program Director (Maine)

WSP Global Inc.; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 145,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Program Director (Power and Energy) in Maine to lead large-scale EHV projects within the PMO. The role allows remote work but requires Maine residence and travel to client/offices as needed.

You will oversee project definition, governance, budgets, and KPI tracking, while guiding multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in project management in a technical/engineering setting, with advanced PM practices, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of post-education experience in a project management role in the industry.
• Strong understanding of project delivery in A/E/C and project management experience.
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills with business acumen to bridge business and PM.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with leadership at all levels.
• Strong self-leadership, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and adaptability.
• Experience reviewing and approving documents and deliverables in a multi-project environment.
• Willingness to elicit cooperation across senior management, subcontractors, and staff.
• Proficiency with technical writing, MS Office suite, PM tools.
• PMP/CAP-M certification preferred (bonus)
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the most complex, large-scale projects ensuring budgets, forecasts, margins and KPIs are controlled.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels, report progress and maintain relationships.
• Participate in contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings.
• Ensure profitable performance and successful completion of projects within the portfolio.
• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary teams and strategic client guidance.
• Guide staff and assigned managers with performance feedback and development.
• Maintain governance docs (RMP, PMP, QP, PSP, Communications Plans) per requirements.
• Lead project management discipline meetings and address root-cause issues.
• Develop project recovery strategies for budget and overruns with clients.
• Provide regular project updates to clients, technical areas, and managers.
• Close out projects with lessons-learned sessions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Risk management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related major

Master’s Degree in Engineering

PMP / CAP-M certification

Tools

MS Project

MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio)

SharePoint

Visio

Excel

Job description

WSP is seeking a Program Director (Power and Energy) in Maine to lead large-scale EHV projects within the PMO. The role allows remote work but requires Maine residence and travel to client/offices as needed.

You will oversee project definition, governance, budgets, and KPI tracking, while guiding multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in project management in a technical/engineering setting, with advanced PM practices, strong