HDR is seeking a seasoned Principal Program Manager to serve as a trusted advisor to WSDOT and regional partners-leading complex, multi-year transportation programs from strategy through delivery. This leader will guide planning, environmental, design, construction, and specialty support services; advise on policy, regulatory, financial, and community dimensions; and steer large, multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient, equitable outcomes for the Pacific Northwest. The ideal candidate is a proactive, executive-caliber communicator with a proven record leading major corridor programs and alternative delivery. A strategic thinker, this leader integrates highways with innovative technology and emerging mobility to maximize network performance, safety, equity, and long-term value. Program Leadership and Governance • Assume leadership for multi-disciplinary infrastructure programs characterized by significant technical complexity and non-technical intricacies (policy, funding, community, and interagency coordination) • Guide and support program governance, clarifying roles, decision rights, escalation paths, and reporting cadence; ensure transparent, defensible decisions • Direct services provided by multiple large program teams (HDR and subconsultants) or provide day-to-day leadership, achieving alignment and promoting accountability Strategic Advisory and Risk • Advise WSDOT on the technical, regulatory, financial, and community facets of complex programs; tailor guidance to client needs and political context • Anticipate and identify risks (e.g., technical, supply chain, permitting, community impacts, cost escalation), and lead issue resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision-making • Leverage lessons learned and industry best practices to accelerate outcomes and avoid rework; provide thought leadership on delivery strategy, innovation, and resiliency Program Planning, Processes, and Tool • Develop and implement Program Management Plans, startup plans, work plans, and business processes and toolsets that drive efficiency, accountability, and transparency • Stand up and optimize core functions including program governance, planning/design management, permitting, environmental planning/compliance, QA/QC, cost control/estimating, scheduling, document management, procurement, project management, risk management, construction management, commissioning/asset onboarding, communications, change management, equity, sustainability and resiliency, strategic planning, financial support, regulatory support, real estate, organizational strengthening, and capital planning Execution and Delivery • Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of program execution from early planning through design and construction, including alternative delivery and non-traditional procurement models • Secure and deploy resources to address program challenges and unanticipated events; recalibrate delivery strategies as conditions evolve • Promote team alignment through regular, effective communications and clear performance expectations; foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement Quality, Financials, and Compliance • Establish and oversee a robust QA/QC program to ensure technical excellence and maintain client confidence • Monitor financial performance against pre-established metrics; manage earnings and profitability, control losses, and ensure contract compliance • Track KPIs across scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, equity, and risk; drive corrective actions and course corrections as needed Stakeholder, Agency, and Public Engagement • Shape and inform public and agency engagement strategies in collaboration with client leadership, aligning messaging, timing, and outcomes • Present to and coordinate with federal, state, and local officials, regional partners, advocacy groups, and the public; translate technical content into clear, actionable narratives Funding and Growth • Guide grant strategy and support funding pursuits to secure sustainable, long-term program financing • Grow HDR's program management practice by building trusted relationships, expanding services for existing clients, supporting new pursuits, mentoring and training staff, and contributing to practice-wide initiatives Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or closely related field • DBIA certification • Experience leading the consultant or owner program management team of at least one transportation infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $1 billion • Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public-private partnership (P3), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC) • Willingness to travel regularly, and if needed, commute to a client's site Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or a closely related field • At least one of the following licenses/certifications recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered: Professional Engineering License (PE or P.Eng), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, AICP Certification, or CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification • Program management experience consistent with the following requirements: A minimum of ten (10) years of program management experience, with at least four (4) years as a Senior Program Manager, and Experience leading as a Senior Program Manager or serving in a similar role on delivery of three or more programs, each with a capital value of $500 million or more, and. Experience delivering concurrent programs with a total value of $500 million or more qualifies as one of the required programs • Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members located in various locations • Excellent communication skills. Comfortable presenting to client executives and in front of a large audience in a public setting • Management experience with the implementation of projects or programs using alternative and collaborative delivery methods, including design-build (DB), progressive design-build (PDB), and/or construction management at-risk (CMAR) • Familiar with the various types of tools used to manage large programs - PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc. • Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of both consultant and client staff