Program Controls Manager
About The Position
The Program Controls Manager oversees program-controls activities for medium-sized programs or specialist controls elements of larger programs, supporting the Program Manager or Program Controls Director. Program Controls applies project-controls practices in a program-management context, including the coordination and interactions associated with government legislation, political obligations, legacy creation, multi-partner KPIs, cross-industry collaboration, financial partnerships, contract incentives, and extensive stakeholder engagement. The manager coordinates and aligns multiple projects with program objectives, addresses interdependencies and risks, supports resource availability and utilization, guides project-controls teams, and communicates program progress to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Requirements
- BA/BS plus eight years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Nice To Haves
- MA.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain one; other New England PE licenses are also beneficial.
- Direct experience on MassDOT Design Build projects as a Roadway Discipline Lead or key contributor to final project design.
- Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRoads to support projects in New England.
Responsibilities
- Oversee program-controls activities for medium-sized programs or specialist controls elements of larger programs in support of the Program Manager or Program Controls Director.
- Coordinate efforts across multiple projects and ensure alignment with overall program objectives.
- Identify and address interdependencies between projects, proactively mitigate risks, and resolve conflicts.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure adequate resource availability and utilization.
- Work with senior leadership to define and refine program-level objectives.
- Guide and oversee project-controls teams in managing individual project elements.
- Monitor and evaluate risk-mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate clear communication between project teams and stakeholders.
- Provide senior leadership with regular updates on program progress, challenges, and achievements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Training and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
