Transmission Program Manager

WSP • Dallas, TX

6d

About The Position

This Opportunity The Transmission Program Manager, is responsible for providing strategic leadership, integration, and oversight for multifaceted programs that consist of interconnected and interdependent High Voltage electric power transmission and substation projects. This role plays a key part in advancing WSP’s program delivery excellence by developing and implementing management systems, optimizing stakeholder engagement, and aligning operational execution with client and organizational objectives. The position supports executive-level decision-making through technical and strategic advisory while also guiding cross-functional teams to achieve superior performance in schedule, budget, risk, and quality. Your Impact Establish, coordinate, and implement program delivery plans that align with WSP’s corporate goals and client expectations. Lead program-level planning, reporting, and performance management activities across multiple projects and disciplines. Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, outage planning (local and regional), testing, commissioning, and project close out. Capable of identifying and securing new business including client development, proposal coordination and preparation, client presentations, negotiations, and project execution. Supervise and provide technical direction to project managers, engineers, and functional support staff involved in program execution. Oversee the development and enforcement of governance frameworks, project delivery standards, and escalation procedures. Ensure integration of scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management across all components of the program. Conduct detailed analysis of project performance metrics and lead root cause analyses for schedule delays or budget overruns. Support senior-level engagement with clients and external partners through strategic program input and coordination. Review project documentation for consistency, accuracy, compliance, and alignment with program objectives. Develop and implement robust risk and opportunity management frameworks across all phases of the program lifecycle. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Management or a closely related discipline, or demonstrated proven equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in program management in large scale high voltage electric power projects including generation, transmission, substation or distribution projects.
• Extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary programs from inception to completion in infrastructure, transportation, or similar sectors.
• Strong understanding of integrated project delivery methods, including design-build, CM/GC, and other alternative models.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale budgets and schedules while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Proven success implementing enterprise program controls, governance processes, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and management in both public and private sectors.
• Advanced knowledge of project controls software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification
• Both consulting and electric utility (O&M) experience
• On site construction management experience

Responsibilities

• Establish, coordinate, and implement program delivery plans that align with WSP’s corporate goals and client expectations.
• Lead program-level planning, reporting, and performance management activities across multiple projects and disciplines.
• Lead the project planning process including initiation, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, outage planning (local and regional), testing, commissioning, and project close out.
• Capable of identifying and securing new business including client development, proposal coordination and preparation, client presentations, negotiations, and project execution.
• Supervise and provide technical direction to project managers, engineers, and functional support staff involved in program execution.
• Oversee the development and enforcement of governance frameworks, project delivery standards, and escalation procedures.
• Ensure integration of scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management across all components of the program.
• Conduct detailed analysis of project performance metrics and lead root cause analyses for schedule delays or budget overruns.
• Support senior-level engagement with clients and external partners through strategic program input and coordination.
• Review project documentation for consistency, accuracy, compliance, and alignment with program objectives.
• Develop and implement robust risk and opportunity management frameworks across all phases of the program lifecycle.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees