Deputy Program Manager

Location: Pasadena, CA, United States; Hybrid

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

As a Deputy Program Manager in Stantec you will support leading a team and ensure adherence to the mission and objectives of a utility On-Call contract. You will work closely with the Program/Project Manager(s) with execution of the program, addressing strategy and delivery challenges. Be considered a subject matter expert and oversee implementation of program delivery procedures and processes and confirm the program team’s performance against stated objectives. Position oversight of all services provided by the team, including but not limited to: general program and project management services (scheduling, cost controls, risk management, change management, document control, interface management, etc.), subject matter expert technical support on projects, regulatory and permitting support, technical studies to support planning and design efforts, utility operations & maintenance project and program delivery strategy.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support leadership of Stantec’s team providing On-Call environmental clearance support for an electric utilities’ vegetation management program, poles and wires distribution program, hydrogeneration program, and transmission undergrounding program.
• Responsible for budget forecasting, invoice review, and achieving financial goals.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the client.
• Pro-actively identifying client needs and programmatic initiatives required to address potential program delivery risks and challenges.
• Lead and be actively engaged with client relationship building and maintenance.
• Leading and overseeing the work of a multi-disciplinary team and sub consultant team.
• Provide key technical guidance on projects and programs, providing strategic advice and direction throughout all projects.
• Advising and assisting the client in development, management and execution of client program requirements.
• Overseeing the work of a multi-disciplinary consultant and sub consultant team.
• Leading team meetings and stakeholder meetings for project updates, team building, problem solving, business strategy, process improvement, and team training.
• Contributing to refinement and implementation of a robust governance structure to ensure adherence to rigorous project and program management.
• Pro-actively identifying client needs and programmatic initiatives required to address potential program delivery risks and challenges.
• Overseeing preparation of various deliverables for the client.
• Reviewing monthly invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Acts as a mentor to more junior staff.

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