Senior Program Controls Manager

WSP; United States; On-site; USD 180,100 - 275,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United States is searching for a Senior Program Controls Manager to provide leadership and oversight for program controls on mega capital programs. The role demands expertise in managing large programs, developing project controls teams, and interfacing with clients at the executive level. The ideal candidate will bring strategic capabilities and a proven track record of successful program delivery. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation are offered, with expected salary ranging between $180,100 and $275,600.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in project/program controls on large-scale capital projects.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role on mega programs.
• Demonstrated success in supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership for program controls.
• Supervise and mentor project controls staff.
• Establish program-level controls strategies.
• Serve as program controls SME for technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Client Interface

Risk Management

Cost Engineering

Scheduling (Primavera P6)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

This Opportunity

Position Overview:

The Senior Program Controls Manager will provide leadership and oversight for program controls across mega-capital programs, ensuring successful delivery through integrated cost, schedule, risk, and reporting functions. This role requires proven expertise in managing large, complex programs; leading multidisciplinary teams; supervising and developing project controls staff; interfacing with clients at the executive level; and serving as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in project controls. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic and hands‑on capabilities to drive performance, ensure compliance, and create value for the client.

Your Impact

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide executive-level leadership for program controls on multi-billion-dollar or mega programs.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a large team of project controls staff across cost, schedule, risk, and reporting disciplines.
• Manage and grow high-performing teams by implementing training, career development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Establish program-level controls strategies, processes, and governance frameworks in alignment with client requirements and industry best practices.
• Serve as the program controls subject matter expert (SME), providing technical guidance on scheduling, cost engineering, risk management, earned value, and performance reporting.
• Act as primary client interface for program controls, fostering strong relationships, providing executive-level reporting, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Lead preparation and presentation of program controls deliverables, including forecasts, dashboards, KPIs, risk registers, and performance reports.
• Oversee integration of cost, schedule, and risk data to provide holistic insights into program performance.
• Partner with business development teams to support pursuits, proposals, and client presentations, bringing thought leadership in program controls.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities at the program level and recommend actionable mitigation strategies.

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• 15 years of experience in project/program controls on large-scale capital projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role on mega programs.
• Demonstrated success supervising and growing large, multidisciplinary teams of project controls professionals.
• Deep expertise in project controls functions including scheduling (Primavera P6), cost engineering, earned value management, and risk analysis.
• Proven track record of interfacing with clients and senior stakeholders, with exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to operate in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting business development, proposals, and client negotiations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, PSP, PMI-SP, or equivalent.
• Experience with digital program controls platforms, data analytics, and dashboard/reporting tools.
• Background in infrastructure, transportation, energy, or other mega capital programs.

Compensation and Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary: $180,100-$275,600

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $180,100-$275,600

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional