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Deputy Program Manager / Program Manager

Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Deputy Program Manager/Program Manager to join our team in Denver, CO.

We are seeking a Tolls/ITS/Systems/Technology Senior Project Manager/Deputy Program Manager to join our team in Denver Colorado Office to lead and work on various Transportation Technology Projects.

Your role

  • Directs projects compliance with contract terms, monitors subcontractors' progress, performance and compliance with contractual commitments; participates in contract dispute resolution and litigation concerning project performance, administration and other liability issues; reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices and resolves payment disputes.
  • Supports projects and program delivery and monitors and establishes PMO best practices and implements waterfall and various agile frameworks and toolsets.
  • Maintains and monitors overall program schedule and identifies projects interdependencies. Develops technical and executive level PowerPoints, data analysis reporting and white papers with recommendations as requested and appropriate.
  • Develops, communicates and manages program and project quality assurance, administrative procedures and documents, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements.
  • Monitors staff schedules, billings and reports; ensures appropriate charging of manhours, costs and expenses to projects; assists in obtaining payment from clients; communicates project progress/status to senior management and alerts them of project production, quality control or financial performance problems.
  • Coordinates communication between internal and external associates and clients, and between firm and regulatory agencies; including managing internal and external meetings. Maintains frequent contact with clients and regulatory agency personnel to determine their respective needs and requirements and serves as expert witness at project hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary.
  • Supervises other project managers, technical professionals and other staff including managing weekly project workload and manpower forecasting; and conducting regular meetings with staff for updates on work.
  • Serves as mentor to associate project managers and project managers.
  • Assists as requested in the development and tracking of proposals.
  • Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
Engineering

Location

Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-148603

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree required. Graduate degree is highly desirable.
  • 12 years professional experience; 6-8 years PM experience, including some experience managing multi-discipline projects
  • PMP certification is required or must be obtained within one year of appointment
  • Under direction, provides professional and project management expertise in the direction of highly unconventional projects requiring multiple technical units and/or subcontractors, heavy regulatory agency involvement or extremely complex technical requirements.
  • Also performs the basic project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing.
  • This role is envisioned to be a growth role with client interactions.
  • Proven interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability; strong project financial management and team management skills; knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $120,000 - $170,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no application deadline applies.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

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