Senior Program Manager

GFT; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our Power Delivery Practice in West Palm Beach, FL. You will lead diverse design teams, oversee program growth, manage client relationships, and drive on-time delivery of complex projects.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in project leadership, a strong background in engineering, and proficiency with industry tools like BlueBeam Revu and AutoCAD. MBA or PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years' experience conceptualizing and delivering projects.
• Familiarity with program types and requirements.
• Familiarity with BlueBeam Revu, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new client opportunities within the program.
• Build and maintain relationships with executives, program directors, and stakeholders.
• Develop proposals, statements of qualifications, and RFP responses.
• Track industry trends and funding opportunities to anticipate client needs.
• Create strategic plans for program expansion and represent the firm at industry events.
• Oversee execution of active projects and ensure client satisfaction.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and resource plans for profitability.
• Monitor KPIs like backlog, utilization, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.
• Implement program controls, reporting systems, and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Mentoring

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

PE license or MBA preferred

Tools

BlueBeam Revu

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our Power Delivery Practice in West Palm Beach, FL! At GFT, we believe in a symbiotic work environment - you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a talented team of architects and engineers with the aim of realizing a better integrated design.

What You'll Be Challenged To Do

In this role, you will need to be a motivated leader with a positive attitude to serve major utility clients, lead diverse design teams, and drive quality production and prompt project delivery. At a high level, this role will require someone with a track record of effective leadership and exceptional communication skills, capable of mentoring project teams, fostering collaboration with an inclusive approach to leadership.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Program Growth & Business Development

• Identify and pursue new client opportunities within the program.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with executives, program directors, and key stakeholders.
• Develop proposals, statements of qualifications, and RFP responses to expand consulting engagements.
• Track industry trends, regulatory changes, and funding opportunities to anticipate client needs.
• Create strategic plans for program expansion (new service lines, geographies, or technologies).
• Represent the firm at conferences, trade associations, and industry events.

Program Management & Delivery

• Oversee execution of active projects and ensure deliverables meet client expectations.
• Develop program budgets, forecasts, and resource plans to ensure profitability.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as backlog growth, utilization rates, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.
• Implement program controls, reporting systems, and governance structures.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for client, resolving issues and ensuring alignment.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and strategic planning sessions with clients.
• Deliver executive-level presentations and program status updates.
• Provide thought leadership on client challenges.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and develop staff within the program team to support growth objectives.
• Recruit and onboard new talent to expand program capabilities.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Align team skills and resources with anticipated client needs.

Financial & Strategic Oversight

• Manage P&L for the program, ensuring revenue targets and margin goals are met.
• Forecast pipeline growth and develop investment strategies for long‑term expansion.
• Create annual program growth plans and regularly report progress to leadership.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
• 15 plus years' experience conceptualizing and delivering projects.
• Familiarity with program project types and requirements.
• Familiarity with software such as BlueBeam Revu, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Talented communicator, both verbal and written.
• Able to work collaboratively with staff and clients on multiple projects.
• Advance level knowledge of industry standards and codes.
• Organized individual with a positive team building spirit with a collaborative one team attitude.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $165,000- $210,000 (USD). Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.