Senior Program Controls Manager

WSP

95d • $180,100 - $275,600

About The Position

The Senior Program Controls Manager will provide leadership and oversight for program controls across mega-capital programs, ensuring successful delivery through integrated cost, schedule, risk, and reporting functions. This role requires proven expertise in managing large, complex programs; leading multidisciplinary teams; supervising and developing project controls staff; interfacing with clients at the executive level; and serving as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in project controls. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic and hands-on capabilities to drive performance, ensure compliance, and create value for the client.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• 15 years of experience in project/program controls on large-scale capital projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role on mega programs.
• Demonstrated success supervising and growing large, multidisciplinary teams of project controls professionals.
• Deep expertise in project controls functions including scheduling (Primavera P6), cost engineering, earned value management, and risk analysis.
• Proven track record of interfacing with clients and senior stakeholders, with exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to operate in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting business development, proposals, and client negotiations.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, PSP, PMI-SP, or equivalent.
• Experience with digital program controls platforms, data analytics, and dashboard/reporting tools.
• Background in infrastructure, transportation, energy, or other mega capital programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership for program controls on multi-billion-dollar or mega programs.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a large team of project controls staff across cost, schedule, risk, and reporting disciplines.
• Manage and grow high-performing teams by implementing training, career development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Establish program-level controls strategies, processes, and governance frameworks in alignment with client requirements and industry best practices.
• Serve as the program controls subject matter expert (SME), providing technical guidance on scheduling, cost engineering, risk management, earned value, and performance reporting.
• Act as primary client interface for program controls, fostering strong relationships, providing executive-level reporting, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Lead preparation and presentation of program controls deliverables, including forecasts, dashboards, KPIs, risk registers, and performance reports.
• Oversee integration of cost, schedule, and risk data to provide holistic insights into program performance.
• Partner with business development teams to support pursuits, proposals, and client presentations, bringing thought leadership in program controls.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities at the program level and recommend actionable mitigation strategies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees