Program Manager - Electric Utilities

Description

The Program Manager will provide overall leadership, governance, and strategic direction for both the Transmission Pole Replacement Program and the Like-for-Like Asset Replacement Program. This role is accountable for leading a team of Project Managers and an Analyst to ensure program goals, schedules, budgets, and performance objectives are achieved while supporting broader organizational priorities.

The Program Manager will guide and mentor the team through all phases of program planning, development, and execution, establishing priorities, balancing workloads, allocating resources, and driving accountability to ensure successful program delivery. This individual will promote collaboration across teams, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and remove obstacles that may impact performance.

In addition, the Program Manager will oversee program-level performance by monitoring budgets, schedules, key milestones, risks, and deliverables across both programs. The role is responsible for identifying and resolving issues, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring the successful execution of work while maintaining alignment with strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of both replacement programs within approved budget, scope, and schedule expectations.

• Achievement of annual replacement targets and asset reliability objectives.

• Effective coordination between planning, engineering, scheduling, outage management, materials, and construction teams.

• Accurate forecasting, reporting, and executive communication regarding program performance.

• Development and leadership of a high-performing project management team.

• Proactive management of program risks, resource constraints, and stakeholder expectations.

• Develop and implement program management processes, standards, reporting mechanisms, and governance frameworks.

• Ensure consistency in project planning, estimating, scheduling, and execution methodologies across both programs.

• Lead program reviews and provide executive-level reporting on program health, financial performance, resource requirements, and strategic risks.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for leadership, internal departments, contractors, engineering teams, and external stakeholders.

• Facilitate alignment between engineering, operations, work coordination, scheduling, outage planning, materials management, and field construction teams.

• Escalate and resolve program-level issues, risks, and resource conflicts.

• Ensure Project Managers effectively manage project design development, scope definition, cost estimating, and package preparation activities.

• Review and approve bundled replacement packages and project prioritization strategies.

• Oversee schedule development and integration with key organizational milestones and operational requirements.

• Ensure all permitting, material procurement, outage coordination, and construction readiness activities are completed prior to implementation.

• Manage program budgets, forecasts, and resource planning activities.

• Review project estimates and monitor financial performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate budget risks.

• Ensure efficient utilization of internal resources, contractors, and support teams.

• Identify, monitor, and mitigate program-level risks, constraints, and dependencies.

• Ensure compliance with company standards, safety requirements, regulatory obligations, and asset management objectives.

• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program execution and performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree required in construction, environmental permitting, and or/ engineering discipline.

• 5+ years experience within the electric utility sector in complex project management, engineering, contracts, construction, or operations.

• 5+ years of detailed project financial forecasting and reporting.

• PMP is preferred

• Knowledge of power system operations, electrical and civil engineering, environmental, engineering economics, and familiarity with legal, purchasing, and utility accounting regulations.

• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints. Bottom-line oriented, budget-conscious, metric/measurement driven, and proactive manager of project cost forecast with great attention to detail.

• Strong skills in: negotiations, presentation, construction management, interpersonal & written communication, cost forecasting, stakeholder management, and critical analysis.

• Experience with Microsoft Office (excel proficiency), Power BI, SharePoint, and MS Teams.

• Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history required.

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Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

Benefits & Salary:

• This position pays between $100,000 and $160,000 annually and is an exempt position.

• Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.

• Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.

• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

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ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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