Sr Program Manager

Job Description

Why Join Us?

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next.

Let’s build the future—together.

We are seeking Program Manager to join our team.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Oversee and manage mid-sized and large programs and projects ($100 million to $2 billion of annual owner capital expenditures).
• Manages programs aligned to business objectives for key clients.
• Coordinates resources, budgets, schedules, and ensures successful deliverables across projects.
• Serves as primary project interface for clients, reporting to Senior Program Manager on larger programs.
• Support business development efforts in one or more US regions within AtkinsRéalis:
• Develop a marketing and strategic plan for the region with a multi-step tactical plan to assess and report progress.
• Ideal candidate would have worked with or has prior experience with the respective major City, largest suburbs, and/or relevant counties in any given metro area.
• The identification and pursuit of a pipeline of potential project/program opportunities.
• Manage program planning, execution, and reporting for multiple programs.
• Coordinate internal/external resources for program success.
• Lead risk management, change management, and quality assurance.
• Support financial tracking and ensure sustainable margins.
• Build and maintain client relationships, acting on feedback and change requests.
• Willingness to serve in both lead and support roles on large programs across Water, Buildings & Places, Cities, Aviation, Transit, and other markets.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting program management best practices or centers of excellence within an engineering organization.
• Ability to perform critical demands of a local program manager:
• Willingness to report onsite to the client’s location up to five days per week, as client dictates.
• Northeast (primarily Philadelphia, New York)
• Mid-Atlantic (primarily Washington, D.C. and Charlotte, NC)
• Central (primarily Oklahoma City, Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio)
• West (primarily Denver, Las Vegas/Henderson, Los Angeles)
• Travel 50-75% of the time for business development and program delivery purposes.

What will you contribute?

• 15+ years professional experience; 10+ years in project or program management, including substantial experience with multi-project delivery.
• Experience developing best practice reporting and monitoring capabilities through development of standardized reports and dashboards focused on project delivery and program management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Graduate degree preferred, MBA a plus.
• Professional registration in field of practice is desired, or required where applicable (e.g., PE, AICP, RA, RLA).
• Certification as PMP or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) desired within one year of hire.

What We Offer At AtkinsréAlis:

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.