Project and Program Management
US$315,000 – US$330,000 / yr base salary
Posted 9 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 15+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | US$315,000 – US$330,000 / yr |
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CertificationsProfessional Engineer, Professional Geologist
CertificationsProject Management Professional
This Opportunity
Join our growing Program Management Team that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management to work in Chicago, Illinois area.
Your Impact
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Serve in a Program Manager role on a capital improvement program delivering water, sewer, and related facilities projects via various delivery models.
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Lead the delivery of multiple projects, through programming, design, construction and closeout phases.
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Manage procurement of consultant teams and contractors and project delivery of consultant teams and contractors on behalf of client.
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Develop/maintain Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance
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Responsible for independent review of project progress and monthly executive level briefings
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Perform schedule review and analysis
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Provide solutions to project issues
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Review and strategize improvement to key operational performance metrics
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Support and empower staff and direct reports to execute project assignments on time and on budget
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Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, partner firms and sub-consultants, as well as other external stakeholders such as vendors and suppliers.
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Lead staff development which includes mentoring, training, coaching and professional development.
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Accountable for overall management and successful execution of major projects within the water supply market, monitoring internal and external events, expenses, performance, and profitability.
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Oversee the discipline’s vision and mission to promote an appropriate value proposition that accounts for corporate and WSP client business strategy, governmental regulations and policies, and QA/QC in delivery.
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Create a learning culture that values innovative subject matter expertise and fosters effective and continual personal development.