Sr. Program Manager, PMO

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Atlanta, GA, USA
Hybrid
140K-160K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Utilities • Renewable Energy
The Role
Lead end-to-end delivery of electric utility capital projects (transmission, distribution, substations). Develop and execute project plans, translate designs into constructable work, manage cost/schedule controls and risks, coordinate engineering/procurement/construction, engage clients, and ensure safe, on-time, on-budget commissioning and regulatory compliance.
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The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of capital projects within electric utility systems, including transmission, distribution, and substation assets. This role leads delivery from project initiation through commissioning, with a strong emphasis on technical execution, constructability, cost and schedule control, and risk management. 

As a Senior Program Manager, you will be at the center of electric utility project delivery, developing and executing comprehensive project plans that define scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines. You will translate engineering design into safe, efficient, and executable field work, coordinating engineers, technicians, contractors, equipment, and materials to ensure construction readiness and seamless project progression.

You will provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, driving alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure high-quality outcomes. A key focus of this role is maintaining strict control over budget and schedule, including monitoring expenditures, forecasting performance, and proactively addressing risks or deviations.

Strong client engagement is essential, you will establish clear communication channels, understand client requirements, provide transparent updates, and resolve issues quickly and effectively. The ideal candidate brings deep utility project experience and a proven ability to deliver technically complex projects safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

    Qualifications 

      • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
      • Previous experience in electrical engineering, project management, or a related role
      • 10 years experience or greater 
      • Transmission line and/or Substation experience needed
      • Experience with electrical utilities, electrical system design, installation, and maintenance projects
      • Proven experience managing capital projects, programs, or portfolios
      • Strong understanding of utility project lifecycle (stage gate processes, planning, engineering, construction, commissioning)
      • Experience with project controls (cost, schedule, reporting)
      • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
      • PMP certification is a plus, but not required
      • Execution Focus: Drives projects forward with urgency, accountability, and disciplined follow-through
      • Problem Solving: Anticipates challenges and resolves issues before they impact delivery
      • Field Orientation: Comfortable operating in both office and construction environments
      • Communication: Clear, direct communicator with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
      • Curious and active listener: You have a deep hunger to learn, coupled with a willingness to think outside the box. You ask a lot of questions. You recognize there is a difference between “hearing” and “listening.
      • Resilient and self-motivated: You are always striving to build upon previous successes
      • Detail oriented: The little things matter!
      • Collaborative: When we all succeed, we’re better for it!  

      Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/

      Why Join Us?

      At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.
      As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.
      We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.
      If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.

      What We Offer:

      • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
      • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
      • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

      Benefits & Salary:

      • This position pays between $140,000 and $160,000 annually and is an exempt position.
      • Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
      • Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
      • May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

      To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:

      https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup


      ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

      Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

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      This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

      Skills Required

      • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
      • Previous experience in electrical engineering, project management, or a related role
      • 10 years experience or greater
      • Transmission line and/or Substation experience
      • Experience with electrical utilities, electrical system design, installation, and maintenance projects
      • Proven experience managing capital projects, programs, or portfolios
      • Strong understanding of utility project lifecycle (stage gate processes, planning, engineering, construction, commissioning)
      • Experience with project controls (cost, schedule, reporting)
      • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
      • PMP certification
      • Comfortable operating in both office and construction environments (field orientation)
      • Execution focus, accountability, and disciplined follow-through
      • Problem solving and proactive risk resolution
      • Clear, direct communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
      • Detail oriented, curious, resilient, and collaborative mindset
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      The Company
      HQ: Warrenville, IL
      2,840 Employees

      What We Do

      ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, provides comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to pipeline companies, gas and electric utilities, and industrial customers. With first-hand experience operating and maintaining energy infrastructure, our engineering professionals provide expertise in Pipeline Engineering, Integrity Services, Automation Integration, Electrical Design, Fiber & Broadband Communications, Industrial Solutions, and Process Safety Management. ENTRUST provides innovative engineering solutions to meet our clients’ needs, while consistently maintaining the highest level of ethics and integrity. Our success is achieved through the valued contributions of our talented and diverse employees with more than 3300 professionals across 42 offices.

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