Deputy Program Manager

Stantec

Deputy Program Manager at Stantec supporting environmental clearance for electric utilities’ programs. Overseeing multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring adherence to program delivery objectives.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timePasadena • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,900 - $192,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support leadership of Stantec’s team providing On-Call environmental clearance support for an electric utilities’ vegetation management program, poles and wires distribution program, hydrogeneration program, and transmission undergrounding program.
Responsible for budget forecasting, invoice review, and achieving financial goals.
Serving as a trusted advisor to the client.
Pro-actively identifying client needs and programmatic initiatives required to address potential program delivery risks and challenges.
Lead and be actively engaged with client relationship building and maintenance.
Leading and overseeing the work of a multi-disciplinary team and sub consultant team.
Provide key technical guidance on projects and programs, providing strategic advice and direction throughout all projects.
Advising and assisting the client in development, management and execution of client program requirements.
Overseeing the work of a multi-disciplinary consultant and sub consultant team.
Leading team meetings and stakeholder meetings for project updates, team building, problem solving, business strategy, process improvement, and team training.
Contributing to refinement and implementation of a robust governance structure to ensure adherence to rigorous project and program management.
Pro-actively identifying client needs and programmatic initiatives required to address potential program delivery risks and challenges.
Overseeing preparation of various deliverables for the client.
Reviewing monthly invoices for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with utility-related environmental compliance for vegetation management and distribution pole replacement activities.
Must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Must demonstrate organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects and activities simultaneously.
Strong technical understanding of and experience delivering consultant services through unit-based contracts preferred.
Experienced program manager with experience in fast-paced environments with highly accurate deliverables.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey program and project delivery needs to the client and to formulate those needs into plans of action.
Demonstrated experience leading a large team.
Collaborative team member who works independently and takes initiative.
Proficient with SharePoint and MS Teams environments, with broader technical aptitude and the ability to quickly adapt to new platforms and tools.
Uses data effectively to support decision-making in complex, information-rich environments.
Data analysis experience (statistical analysis, pivot tables, Power BI).
Commitment to fostering a close, inclusive, and productive team culture.
Dedication to high levels of client service and partnership.
Excellent multi-tasking skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Effective networking and relationship management skills.
Motivation to grow our business.
A strong commitment to safety and quality.
Efficient program and project management of multiple, multi-year projects including planning, phasing, procurement, project controls and reporting.
Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
Provides quality review of team deliverables while supporting budget, schedule, and project performance expectations.
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
a 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
vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental compliancedata analysisstatistical analysisbudget forecastingproject managementprogram managementunit-based contractsdeliverable quality reviewprocurementproject controls

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsteam leadershipmulti-taskingattention to detailrelationship managementinitiativecollaborationproblem solving

Certifications

valid driver's license