Program Manager - Strategy & Implementation, PMO Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

The Integrated PMO Team within Infrastructure Advisory at Black & Veatch is seeking a Project Manager to lead theStrategy and ImplementationTeamfor PMO.Responsibilities for this role include, but not limited to the following:

1. Proposal/Bid Support- as theStrategy and Implementation Leader, one of your key priorities is to partner with cross functional PMO leadership tomanage the proposal funnel associated with PMOopportunities.Responsibilitieswill include 1) risk assessment 2) financial health and 3) growth opportunities supporting thePM.Additionally, focus onidentifyingopportunities for process improvement and innovation, grounded in operational data, customer insights, and market trends.
2. Resource Management-equally important as the Strategy & Implementation leader is toassistwith the cross-functional resource demand planning to support new and existing programs.Identifyingskillsets,availabilityand other requirements to prepare the PMO pipeline for staffing on an as-needed basis.Assistproject leaders with modeling andoptimizingresource demands. Act as key partner with Delivery teams tomaintainand update staffing requirementsto ensure transparent identification of upcoming needs.
3. Community Partnership-championing the PMO as a Service strategy throughoutthe Black & Veatch partners as well as Infrastructure Advisory to advance the partnership strategy and shared goalguidance needed to achieve success for the PMO as a Service solution.
4. Centralized WarehouseDevelopment-aligningthe PMO as a Service training curriculum, proposalguidanceand financial performance under a singlepoint of interface for all Black & Veatch professionals to access.Demonstrating the ability to build a ground-up warehouse and have the ability toenhance based on internal demands.
5. Training & Development-partnering with the Black & Veatch training team toestablisha first-of-its-kind training curriculum for various skillsets with Black & Veatch.With the end goal of allowing professionals to engage in the training courses and be prepared tolead a PMO as a Service program on their own.
6. Shared Goal Communication-Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) acrosssectorsto measure impact andidentifyareas for optimizationwith theemphasis on meeting PMO targets for the year.Translate operational needs into product, policy, and system requirements - serve as the voice of Operations in discussions withSector and PMO leadership.
7. AI Interface Development- Work with cross-functional teams toleveragetechnology to automate processes where possible. Continuously evaluate, assess, and implementnew technologies(including system integrators and AI-driven platforms) into the PMO operations frameworks to drive innovation and scalability.
8. Supportdevelopmentof the client business plans, including client growth and information communication strategies.Extract and synthesize data, operationalizeall dashboards and performance reports, andperiodicallycommunicatepresentmeasures andoutcomesagainst KPIs.
9. Acts as a strategic advisor to PMO leadership,providingcritical insights into client performance, sales pipeline health, and account forecasting accuracy. Help stakeholders make informed decisions about resource allocation, go-to-market strategies, and growth planning.

• 8-12+ yearstotal experience
• 5+ yearsmanaginglarge programs or portfolios
• Experience in: Utilities, energy, T&D, infrastructure, or oil and gas, or engineering consulting
• Strong client facing and financial management skills Preferred
• PMP® strongly preferred
• PgMP® highly aligned(even if not explicitlyrequired)
• Engineering or business degree
• Experience working inregulated environments
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile and hybrid lifecycles
• The ideal candidate will bring a combination of process excellence, operational leadership, and cross-functional program management experience.
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement and operational optimization in complex, global organizations.
• Strong data-driven problem-solving skills, with proven experience in defining and measuring KPIs.
• Experience implementing quality assurance frameworks and process governance tomaintainhigh operational standards.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience.

Has managed significant engagements.

10+ years in a business/consulting environment.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

BandV Office Environment or Client Site - Travel up to 100%

Competencies

Action oriented

Customer focus

Interpersonal savvy

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use., Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.