Program Manager

Overview

INTREN WEST is an industry-leading specialty contractor serving utilities, private contractors, developers, municipalities, and cooperatives throughout the West Region of the United States. From system maintenance to storm restoration, the Company continually strives to exceed client expectations by providing the highest levels of safety, quality, and productivity every day. INTREN WEST practices stewardship as a way of life, not just a way of doing business.

INTREN WEST is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

INTREN WEST is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. INTREN WEST is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

*Position locations to be determined, geographical areas in Califonria may include: North Coast, Northeast, Bay Area, Central Coast and Central Valley. 

Responsibilities

Summary of Position: 

The Program Manager manages and/or administers a company program, a grouping of project work or a special customer offering with an assigned/designated annual financial budget. The incumbent provides oversight, governance, communication, training, reporting as well as overall process and project management for the assigned program(s). You will manage the program schedule, personnel assigned to relevant tasks, and any budgetary considerations, which may include developing and presenting the budget proposal.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Applies depth and breadth of knowledge of Program Management to the most unique and complex problems. Works autonomously. Anticipates issues and develops innovative solutions. Demonstrates program leadership with internal & external stakeholders to support company goals.
• Manages all aspects of programs that are cross functional, complex, of broad scope and have a significant financial or political impact on the line of business. Leads development of overall strategy to achieve program goals.
• Partners with leaders to determine most appropriate and effective program performance metrics. Develops content and format for reports and dashboards, utilizing visual management and lean principles. Prepares and presents regular updates to senior management, addressing issues and gaining buy in on solutions. Develops both annual and long-term program work plan forecast and budget.
• Regularly monitors costs vs. budget, presents status and prepares and proposes solutions to address variances. Partners with Work Planning/Resource Management teams to plan and forecast short- and long-term work to be completed as part of the program. Monitors and ensures closure/completion of projects and/or other program work orders.
• Ensures effective work scheduling and resources will be available to meet the work plan. Develops creative solutions to address resource issues. Leads peers and partner organizations to develop and implement new and/ or improved processes or procedures, including leading development of guidance documents, roadmaps, minimum viable products, and expectations. 
• Leads benchmarking efforts/projects in the industry to share information, seek best practices in electric program management. Develops recommendations, proposals/business case and presents to senior management. Gains buy in and leads implementation. 

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Desired:

• PMP Certification or equivalent preferred
• Ability to build strong working relationships and to communicate effectively with employees and managers.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead and manage projects.
• Ability to train and mentor employees.
• In depth knowledge of electric utility processes, regulatory requirements, critical success factors, goals, and initiatives.
• Highly skilled at leading project teams.
• Advanced financial management & budgeting skills and business acumen
• Expertise in communication, interpersonal/collaboration influence and negotiation and process management.
•  Analytical and creative problem solving, strategic decision-making ability.
• Broad knowledge of project management, process improvement best practices, concepts, methods, and techniques.
• High level organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools.

Advanced presentation skills to effectively convey complex issues to internal and external parties of various levels.