Senior Program Manager -Major Project Support

The Sr. Program Manager – Major Project Support ensures the success of the Project Portfolio. S/he works closely with the Project Manager, Project Sales Lead, Project Sponsor, Functional Managers, and the Project Team. The Sr. Program Manager – MPS must be an excellent communicator at all levels within the project environment, be proactive, exhibit strong leadership qualities, and adapt to a dynamic, geographically dispersed project environment.

• Provide operational support to Project teams managing SE's most complex & largest customer‑facing projects (performance, planning, risk management, structure, financial, etc.).
• Ensure the project's success by emphasizing topics that impact profitability and customer satisfaction, such as risk management, planning, and claims.
• Participation and contribution leading up to and during the identified REL 4/5 reviews.
• Support the execution of a portfolio of customer projects that significantly impact overall operational performance and require the strongest coaching and mentoring support selected by the Solution Opportunity Committee.

• Support the NAM major pursuits/tenders, helping to establish well‑defined project‑level SOWs, high‑quality proposals, fit‑for‑purpose value propositions and execution strategies.

• Formal mentoring and coaching of Project Managers.
• Drive the "Experience" component of TM/PM development through guidance in applying best practices via coaching, mentoring, and direct interface on specific projects.
• Continuous Improvement – P&L.

• Lead the identified and prioritized pursuit of improvement initiatives affecting the P/L and resulting in an increase in order intake.
• Establish a resource assignment process (person, role, timing).
• Engagement with Commercial Teams.
• Identify and align targets.
• Tendering practices.
• Scopes of Work written at the total project level prior to quoting.
• Project plans are developed from the bottom up with identified billable elements.
• Ensure the risk reserve is appropriately sized and linked to the SOW and the project plan.

• Support the development and implementation of the PM Talent improvement plan for NAM.
• Support the operation of the PM & TM Certification Board Review process.

• Opportunity to lead impactful projects that drive organizational success.
• Professional growth through exposure to diverse business challenges.
• Collaborative environment that values innovation and technical expertise.
• Career advancement opportunities within project management.
• Chance to contribute to and learn from a community of project management professionals.

• Four‑year Engineering Degree/Technical degree.
• More than 15 years of Project Management experience in large and complex projects (Multi‑BU, multi‑year, complex contracts).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and project management/organization skills required.
• Excellent time management and organization skills required.
• Ability to handle a high volume of complex matters and strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including MS Project, Word, and Excel.
• Proficient in planning and scheduling software such as Primavera and MS Project.
• Project and BU P&L financial acumen and understanding are required.
• Passionate about customer service and team success.
• Leadership skills: team building, empowering and delegating authority, and building rapport and consensus.
• Thorough understanding of contract management is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective engagement with stakeholders.
• Excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of contract law, codes, standards, and industry knowledge preferred.

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