Senior Power & Energy Program Director – Regional Leader

WSP USA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 169,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Program Director for the Power & Energy Program Management Office with responsibilities across a multi-state footprint including Tulsa, OK, and other Texas locations. This role will oversee large-scale EHV transmission projects, ensuring delivery, client satisfaction, and robust governance across dispersed teams.

The position requires 15+ years of experience, strong leadership, and proven capability in contract negotiation, risk management, and program controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related major is required or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of post-education experience in a project/program management role in power/energy/utility infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery and client governance; experience with DBB, EPC, and PDB delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the most complex and largest-scale projects, managing budgets, forecasts, margins, KPIs, and risk contingencies.
• Foster proactive client engagement and transparent reporting on project progress.
• Coordinate with client, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure aligned priorities and successful delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget and KPI tracking

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Program Director for the Power & Energy Program Management Office with responsibilities across a multi-state footprint including Tulsa, OK, and other Texas locations. This role will oversee large-scale EHV transmission projects, ensuring delivery, client satisfaction, and robust governance across dispersed teams.

The position requires 15+ years of experience, strong leadership, and proven capability in contract negotiation, risk management, and program controls.