Program Manager

Program Manager

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK (OKC)

Your role

• Oversee and manage mid-sized and large programs and projects ($100 million to $2 billion of owner capital expenditures).
• Manages programs aligned to business objectives for key clients.
• Coordinates resources, budgets, schedules, and ensures successful deliverables across projects.
• Serves as primary project interface for clients, reporting to Senior Program Manager on larger programs.
• Will be based in OKC, business development efforts will be primarily focused on the Central region and position may support business development efforts in one or more other US regions within Atkins Realis:
• Northeast (primarily Philadelphia, New York)
• Mid-Atlantic (primarily Washington, D.C. and Charlotte, NC)
• Central (primarily Oklahoma City, Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio)
• West (primarily Denver, Las Vegas/Henderson, Los Angeles)
• Develop a marketing and strategic plan for the Central region with a multi-step tactical plan to assess and report progress.
• Ideal candidate would have worked with or has prior experience with the respective major City and state agencies, largest suburbs, and/or relevant counties in any given metro area.
• The identification and pursuit of a pipeline of potential project/program opportunities.
• Manage program planning, execution, and reporting for multiple programs.
• Coordinate internal/external resources for program success.
• Lead risk management, change management, and quality assurance.
• Support financial tracking and ensure sustainable margins.
• Build and maintain client relationships, acting on feedback and change requests.
• Willingness to serve in both lead and support roles on large programs across Water, Buildings & Places, Cities, Aviation, Transit, and other markets.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting program management best practices or centers of excellence within an engineering organization.
• Ability to perform critical demands of a local program manager:
• Travel may be up to 50% at times depending on workload and assignments.
• Willingness to report onsite to the client's location up to five days per week, as client dictates.

About you

• 15+ years professional experience; 10+ years in project or program management, including substantial experience with multi-project delivery.
• Experience developing best practice reporting and monitoring capabilities through development of standardized reports and dashboards focused on project delivery and program management.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Graduate degree preferred, MBA a plus.
• Professional registration in field of practice is desired, or required where applicable (e.g., PE, AICP, RA, RLA).
• Certification as PMP or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) desired within one year of hire.

Rewards & benefits

At Atkins Realis, 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, Atkins Realis 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.

About Atkins Realis

We're Atkins Realis, 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.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $175,000 - $200,000 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.

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