Principal Energy Transition Program Manager

Arcadis

Principal Program Manager at Arcadis managing energy transition projects and client development across North America. Overseeing project delivery while fostering client relationships and tracking market trends.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $122,478 - $208,212 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Arcadis seeks a Principal Program Manager to join our Energy Transition team.
Lead client development as well as managing the delivery of multi-discipline consulting and engineering services.
Assess, develop, and implement growth strategies across the US Energy market.
Maintain existing client relationships and identifying new clients, coordinating with these clients on opportunities.
Track market trends in the Energy market around policy, regulatory, and technology changes.
Manage project cashflow and ensure adherence to Arcadis’ and clients’ policies, standards, and specifications.
Ensure project KPIs are met throughout project lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum 12 years of experience in managing complex energy projects
Bachelor’s degree in engineering. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Expertise in business development and pipeline management, including sourcing of project opportunities, networking at industry events and associations, building an ecosystem of external partners and sub-consultants.
Extensive experience with energy systems consulting and advisory services in general, specialization could include conventional power, renewables, natural gas, hydrogen, and/or alternative energy technologies.
Proven capacity and knowledge of capital project planning and implementation for and on behalf of energy system owners, developers, operators, and asset managers.
Experience in leading multi-disciplinary consulting and engineering teams spanning across multiple regions, sectors, and disciplines.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Proven experience in managing EPCm or EPC contractors delivering on time and budget.
Project Management Professional certification is required. An Electrical or Mechanical Professional Engineer license is a strong preference.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Safety Stewardship, and compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
Management of relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
QA/QC of all aspects of the project, from design to commissioning.
Providing leadership and mentorship to project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Preparing and presenting regular project status reports to senior management and clients.
Drive innovation in program management approaches and methodology.

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Hard Skills & Tools

energy systems consultingbusiness developmentpipeline managementcapital project planningEPCm managementEPC managementproject cashflow managementKPI managementengineering servicesmulti-disciplinary team leadership

Soft Skills

client relationship managementstrategic growth developmentnetworkingteam coordinationmarket trend analysiscommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Project Management ProfessionalProfessional Engineer license