Westwood Professional Services · 2 days ago
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US-LA-Baton Rouge
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Director of Program Management to join our team in our Baton Rouge, Louisiana office. This role is pivotal in shaping and leading the newly established Program Management Division, responsible for driving growth and operational excellence in complex transmission and distribution programs across the nation.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Establish, lead, and develop the new program management business focused on power transmission and distribution. Set strategic goals and ensure alignment with organizational objectives
Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and supporting proposal development and contract negotiations
Oversee the delivery of program management services, ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality
Direct large-scale, multi-project portfolios in the power T&D sector, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction
Recruit, mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing team of program and project managers. Foster a culture of collaboration, entrepreneurship, accountability, and professional development
Design, implement, and continuously improve policies, procedures, and management systems to support program delivery and operational efficiency
Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders. Serve as a primary point of contact for strategic accounts
Work closely with other divisions, especially Power and Renewables, to ensure integrated service offerings and leverage organizational capabilities
Work with PMO staff to implement best practices on all power related programs
Travel extensively to client sites, project locations, and company offices as required (anticipated 40–60% of the time)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil) or a related field required
Minimum 15 years of professional experience, with at least 10 years in project/program management roles specific to power transmission and distribution projects
Deep understanding of the power industry, with a focus on T&D project delivery, business development, and client relationship management
Proven leadership in building and scaling program management organizations
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client and partner relationships
Results-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Preferred
Advanced degree
PMP, PgMP, or similar professional certifications are strongly preferred
Company
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.51M2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Bryan Powell
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Greenhagen
Board of Directors, Former CEO
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