Program Manager

Stantec

Program Manager overseeing Alaska Native Program initiatives at Stantec, collaborating on business development and client management. Engaging with Indigenous communities and managing daily activities to support initiatives.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeAnchorage • Alaska • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Executes the business strategy to support the Alaska Native Program initiatives.
Liaises and provides oversight of activities related to business development, client management, delivery of services and implementation of the Alaska Native program.
Manages the daily activities of the Alaska Native initiatives in compliance with Stantec policies and practices.
Works collaboratively with operational and functional services leadership across Alaska, the US West, and Canada to deliver on Indigenous relations functions.
Participates in short and long-range planning, establishing Indigenous related priorities and business development opportunities.
Engages and collaborates with local, regional and national leaders in Indigenous engagement to inform strategy and practice.
Ensures compliance with and updating of company polices, administrative guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Communicates with leadership via monthly updates.
Identifies key clients (federal, commercial, energy, etc.) in sectors relevant to the region and maintains a list of key clients.
Collaborates with Indigenous communities and Stantec business units and contractors to identify and develop opportunities for building capacity, business development and collaboration.
Supports Stantec practitioners to develop effective, respectful, and sustainable relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations and businesses.

Requirements

What you’ll need

In-depth knowledge of the history and present-day context of Indigenous Peoples in Alaska, including governments and organizations.
Experience with Indigenous knowledge systems and worldviews.
Demonstrated experience in Indigenous Relations program development, implementation and management, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative environment.
Experience building partnerships and working with Indigenous businesses, community members, governments, and organizations.
Must possess a high level of integrity and personal accountability.
Must possess strong facilitative, negotiation, influencing, written communication and presentation skills.
Must demonstrate good judgement, ability to deal with complex and sensitive issues, and communicate and collaborate effectively.
A 4-year university degree with 8 + years’ related experience with two more years in a professional consulting context OR Technical diploma/certification with extensive years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Travel to Indigenous communities, to Stantec offices in Alaska and attendance at conferences and events will be required.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Indigenous Relations program developmentprogram implementationprogram managementbusiness developmentclient managementcapacity buildingnegotiationinfluencingpresentation skillswritten communication

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsintegritypersonal accountabilitygood judgementability to deal with complex issuesfacilitative skills

Certifications

4-year university degreeTechnical diploma/certification