[Remote] Program Management Director

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, dedicated to client experience and solving complex challenges. The Program Management Director is responsible for building and growing the enterprise Program Management practice, serving as a bridge between leadership and project teams to enhance client programs across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Stanley's enterprise Program Management practice across all markets and geographies
• Establish strategic vision, growth objectives, service offerings, and operational standards for program management services
• Create scalable business models supporting Owner's Representative, PMO, CIP Management, Program Controls, Construction Management
• Develop repeatable tools, methodologies, governance frameworks, and best practices that can be deployed across markets
• Evaluate organizational capabilities and identify gaps in staffing, technical expertise, systems, and processes
• Develop strategic hiring, succession planning, and workforce development recommendations to support growth
• Support strategic pursuits and key account development activities across Stanley's markets
• Lead or support capture planning, proposal development, interviews, and client engagement activities for major program management opportunities
• Expand existing client relationships into larger, multi-year programmatic engagements
• Collaborate with Market Leaders, Client Service Managers, and Business Development professionals to identify and advance opportunities
• Enhance Stanley's visibility in the marketplace through industry engagement, conference participation, thought leadership, and strategic client outreach
• Assist in developing strategic partnerships and teaming relationships that expand Stanley's ability to pursue and deliver large-scale programs
• Provide executive oversight and advisory support to high-profile programs and strategic client initiatives
• Evaluate active programs and recommend improvements to governance, program controls, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring
• Establish standards for program reporting, financial management, quality management, and client communications
• Support successful delivery of major capital programs while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction
• Promote consistency and excellence in program execution across markets and business units
• Introduce enterprise program management thinking throughout Stanley's organization
• Mentor project managers, portfolio managers, market leaders, and client service managers in program management principles and best practices
• Develop career progression pathways and competency models for program management professionals
• Foster collaboration across markets, technical disciplines, and geographic regions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve project delivery, resource utilization, and client outcomes

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required
• Minimum of 18 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, project management, infrastructure delivery, engineering consulting, construction management, or owner's advisory services
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, programs, or business units
• Demonstrated success developing and growing program management, PMO, CIP management and owner's representative services
• Experience supporting municipal, transportation, water, energy, federal, or industrial infrastructure programs
• Proven business development and client relationship management experience
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments involving public agencies, utilities, contractors, and executive leadership
• Strong understanding of engineering consulting operations, project delivery, financial performance, and resource management
• Expertise in program governance, program controls, risk management, scheduling, and organizational change management
• Ability to influence and lead across organizational boundaries without direct authority
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills
• Strategic thinker capable of balancing long-term growth initiatives with immediate client and operational needs
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities with demonstrated success developing future leaders
• Master's degree
• Relevant professional certification such as PE, Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), or equivalent advanced credential

Benefits

• Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
• Professional Growth. We offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
• Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!
• Work-Life Balance. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.

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