Program Manager

Overview

• The **Program Manager** is responsible for leading and overseeing large-scale infrastructure programs comprising multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery from planning through execution.
• The role involves coordinating with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and project managers to define scope, resources, budgets, and timelines, while driving alignment with client objectives.
• The Program Manager ensures effective risk management, quality control, and compliance with design specifications, safety, and environmental standards.
• Additionally, the role manages stakeholder communication, oversees contracts and fiscal controls, and optimizes project sequencing to enhance delivery efficiency and minimize operational disruption.
• Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return on investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.
• Identify key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
• Communicate with the Client’s representatives continuously regarding Project Progress and areas of concerns.
• Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions.
• Direct work sequencing to expedite projects delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing operations.
• Ensure that projects operations are in compliance with design specifications and with client requirements.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in managing large-scale infrastructure programs consist of multiple projects.
• Experience of major government and/or semi-government program and projects implementations.
• Extensive Experience in the construction management of water and wastewater works.
• Experience of implementing a zero-accident philosophy.
• A record of engagement with government entities / utility providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working internationally.