Program Manager - Remote Eligible

PDTD - DL1 / Power Delivery Transmission and Distribution

This is a virtual position in the United States where you will work from your personal residence in a distraction free space. We are currently hiring/performing work in: any US state.

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The Program Manager position is a senior level management position that is responsible for a distribution program consisting of one large client or multiple clients. The Program Manager is responsible for managing multiple Project Managers within the assigned program or managing projects or programs that have significant impact to the organization. The Program Manager is responsible for every aspect of the customer’s business from current needs to future project needs including the planning and acquisition of resources to meet the required capacity and capabilities required by the client. This position works under the direction of a Vice President or Director and is required to generate sales, build trust, foster customer relations, and manage profitability of the responsible customers in support of the business unit plans. The Program Manager position will be responsible for all work associated with their assigned customers to include managing project leaders, communications with customers, and tracking profit and loss for all projects. Program Managers must have outstanding leadership and mentoring skills, outstanding communication skills, strong accounting skills, flexibility in managing complex processes, and excellent team building skills.

Responsibilities:

The Program Manager is responsible for:

• Providing technical and financial leadership for all aspects of a distribution program including resource capabilities and resource capacity.
• Approving all bid and proposals at the designated level of responsibility and gains approval and commitment for bid and proposals at higher levels of responsibility.
• Supporting all business unit initiatives and creates program plans that are in support of the overall business plan.
• Supporting corporate mission and vision statements; facilitates efficient operation of their program by identifying business opportunities, directing bid and proposal activities, planning, forecasting resource needs, assigning personnel to projects, and monitoring program’s profitability.
• Soliciting, developing, and maintaining clients and client relationships.
• Performing risk management of proposed projects supporting the corporate and business unit initiatives.
• Overseeing Project Managers and Project Engineers, when applicable, to ensure that a consistently high level of quality and service is provided to the program’s customers on all projects.
• Ensuring proper level of trained employees are available to support functions within the program through effective resource planning and talent management; supports recruiting of personnel to fill open positions.
• Ensuring program supports work standards developed by the business unit in conjunction with Mesa’s corporate initiatives.
• Ensuring work planning and profit controls are implemented and used to review the performance of projects and tasks.
• Effectively leading managers and team members, delegating specific responsibilities to immediate subordinates to ensure that operating plans are properly implemented.
• Ensuring performance evaluations are completed for the program and the performance management process is used to enforce accountability.
• Responsible for training and mentoring of the Project Managers, Group Leads, and Technical Staff.
• Leading a strong safety culture within the program and ensures staff incorporates safe work practices into all activities and designs.

Accountability:

The Program Manager is accountable for:

• Approving bid and proposals for all projects within the program that is in alignment with business and program plans.
• Responsible for implementing of Mesa’s safety and corporate quality assurance procedures into their programs.
• Taking appropriate management and administrative action to ensure projects are managed within the approved profit margins.
• Training, coaching, and mentoring team for maximum performance. Ensures performance evaluations are being performed and administer corrective action, as necessary.
• Developing profitable business model for the program to achieve or surpass annual revenue and profit goals.
• Ensuring the proper capacity and capability of resources to meet or exceed program goals and client needs.

Authority:

The Program Manager has the authority to:

• Develop, review, and make recommendations related to contracts.
• Determine project schedule, budget, and scope of work with project managers.
• Representing Mesa when requested by the Vice President to support contract development and attending business meetings.
• Approving bid and proposals developed by the project managers and directing fee negotiations as necessary.
• Accountable for rewards and consequences within the program.

Competencies:

The Program Manager must have the following competencies:

• Ability to manage a program profitability.
• Ability to execute the sales process from opportunity to long term client relationship.
• Ability to support identifying, analyzing, and solving difficult technical and management problems related to engineering projects; facilitate change management.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to lead, develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety and quality requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible transmission and distribution experience required including 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Professional Engineer license is highly desirable.
• Project Management Professional certification is highly desirable.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a
• Traveling, as required, to ensure all client requirements and deliverables are met and the client relationships are strong.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125 / Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule

Annual Salary Range:

$137,025.02 - $158,676.50

The expected compensation is a range determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, and qualifications of the candidate, internal equity, work location, and hiring department’s fiscal resources.

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