Program Manager

Job Description We are seeking a Program Manager to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK (OKC) . Overview The role involves overseeing and managing mid-sized and large programs and projects ($100 million to $2 billion of owner capital expenditures), and managing programs aligned to business objectives for key clients. The Program Manager coordinates resources, budgets, and schedules, ensuring successful deliverables across projects, and serves as the primary project interface for clients, reporting to the Senior Program Manager on larger programs. Your role Oversee and manage mid‑size and large programs and projects ($100 million to $2billion of owner capital expenditures). Manage programs aligned to business objectives for key clients. Coordinate resources, budgets, schedules, and ensure successful deliverables across projects. Serve 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 may support business development in other U.S. 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, LasVegas/Henderson, Los Angeles) Develop a marketing and strategic plan for the Central region with a multi‑step tactical plan to assess and report progress. Identify and pursue a pipeline of potential project/program opportunities. Manage program planning, execution, and reporting for multiple programs. Coordinate internal and 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. Serve in both lead and support roles on large programs across Water, Buildings & Places, Cities, Aviation, Transit, and other markets. Demonstrate experience leading or supporting program management best practices or centers of excellence within an engineering organization. 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 of 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 a related field. Graduate degree preferred; MBA a plus. Professional registration in the 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—form the foundation of our culture and guide our decisions. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and short‑and‑long‑term disability benefits, employer‑matched401(k) with 100 % vesting, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, leaves of absence options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. Please review our comprehensive benefits page for details. Additional information Expected compensation range: $175,000–$200,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. Equal Opportunity Statement Atkins Realis is an equal‑opportunity, Drug‑Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please review Atkins Realis’ Equal Opportunity Statement. Worker Type: Employee Job Type: Regular #J-18808-Ljbffr