Program Manager - Strategy & Implementation, PMO

Program Manager - Strategy & Implementation, PMO

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Why Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Team

Black & Veatch's Infrastructure Advisory Team focuses on specific infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. By joining our Infrastructure Advisory, you will be able to provide program management type solutions around infrastructure for community benefit.

Key Responsibilities

The Integrated PMO Team within Infrastructure Advisory at Black & Veatch is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Strategy and Implementation Team for PMO. Responsibilities for this role include, but not limited to the following:

• Proposal/Bid Support – as the Strategy and Implementation Leader, one of your key priorities is to partner with cross functional PMO leadership to manage the proposal funnel associated with PMO opportunities. Responsibilities will include 1) risk assessment 2) financial health and 3) growth opportunities supporting the PM. Additionally, focus on identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation, grounded in operational data, customer insights, and market trends.
• Resource Management – equally important as the Strategy & Implementation leader is to assist with the cross-functional resource demand planning to support new and existing programs. Identifying skillsets, availability and other requirements to prepare the PMO pipeline for staffing on an as-needed basis. Assist project leaders with modeling and optimizing resource demands. Act as key partner with Delivery teams to maintain and update staffing requirements to ensure transparent identification of upcoming needs.
• Community Partnership – championing the PMO as a Service strategy throughout the Black & Veatch partners as well as Infrastructure Advisory to advance the partnership strategy and shared goal guidance needed to achieve success for the PMO as a Service solution.
• Centralized Warehouse Development – aligning the PMO as a Service training curriculum, proposal guidance and financial performance under a single point of interface for all Black & Veatch professionals to access. Demonstrating the ability to build a ground-up warehouse and have the ability to enhance based on internal demands.
• Training & Development – partnering with the Black & Veatch training team to establish a first-of-its-kind training curriculum for various skillsets with Black & Veatch. With the end goal of allowing professionals to engage in the training courses and be prepared to lead a PMO as a Service program on their own.
• Shared Goal Communication – Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across sectors to measure impact and identify areas for optimization with the emphasis on meeting PMO targets for the year. Translate operational needs into product, policy, and system requirements — serve as the voice of Operations in discussions with Sector and PMO leadership.
• AI Interface Development – Work with cross-functional teams to leverage technology to automate processes where possible. Continuously evaluate, assess, and implement new technologies (including system integrators and AI-driven platforms) into the PMO operations frameworks to drive innovation and scalability.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 8–12+ years total experience
• 5+ years managing large programs or portfolios
• Experience in: Utilities, energy, T&D, infrastructure, or oil and gas, or engineering consulting
• Strong client facing and financial management skills
• Preferred PMP® strongly preferred
• PgMP® highly aligned (even if not explicitly required)
• Engineering or business degree
• Experience working in regulated environments
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile and hybrid lifecycles

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of process excellence, operational leadership, and cross-functional program management experience. Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement and operational optimization in complex, global organizations. Strong data-driven problem-solving skills, with proven experience in defining and measuring KPIs. Experience implementing quality assurance frameworks and process governance to maintain high operational standards. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment. Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience.
• Has managed significant engagements.
• 10+ years in a business/consulting environment.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

BandV Office Environment or Client Site - Travel up to 100%

Competencies

Action oriented Customer focus Interpersonal savvy

Salary Plan CST: Consulting Job Grade 018

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