Senior Program Manager

GFT • Columbus, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our Power Delivery Practice in Ohio. At GFT, we believe in a symbiotic work environment - you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a talented team of architects and engineers with the aim of realizing a better integrated design. In this role, you will need to be a motivated leader with a positive attitude to serve a major utility client, lead diverse design teams, and drive quality production and prompt project delivery. At a high level, this role will require someone with a track record of effective leadership and exceptional communication skills, capable of mentoring project teams, fostering collaboration with an inclusive approach to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline is preferred
• 18 plus years' experience conceptualizing and delivering projects
• Familiarity with program project types and requirements
• Familiarity with software such as BlueBeam Revu, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
• Talented communicator, both verbal and written
• Able to work collaboratively with staff and clients on multiple projects
• Advance level knowledge of industry standards and codes
• Organized individual with a positive team building spirit with a collaborative one team attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new client opportunities within the program.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility executives, program directors, and key stakeholders.
• Develop proposals, statements of qualifications, and RFP responses to expand consulting engagements.
• Track industry trends, regulatory changes, and funding opportunities to anticipate client needs.
• Create strategic plans for program expansion (new service lines, geographies, or technologies).
• Represent the firm at conferences, trade associations, and industry events.
• Oversee execution of active projects and ensure deliverables meet client expectations.
• Develop program budgets, forecasts, and resource plans to ensure profitability.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as backlog growth, utilization rates, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.
• Implement program controls, reporting systems, and governance structures.
• Serve as primary point of contact for client, resolving issues and ensuring alignment.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and strategic planning sessions with clients.
• Deliver executive-level presentations and program status updates.
• Provide thought leadership on client challenges.
• Mentor and develop staff within the program team to support growth objectives.
• Recruit and onboard new talent to expand program capabilities.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Align team skills and resources with anticipated client needs.
• Manage P&L for the program, ensuring revenue targets and margin goals are met.
• Forecast pipeline growth and develop investment strategies for long-term expansion.
• Create annual program growth plans and regularly report progress to leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior