Program Manager

• Managing sustaining capital project portfolios at Capital Power’s flex-generation and renewable assets.
• Leading regional contract Project Managers to deliver engineering-managed projects efficiently and effectively.
• Providing regular capex forecasts, including variance analysis and explanations.
• Developing, negotiating, and awarding contracts with contractors and engineering firms, in collaboration with the Contracts team.
• Selecting and onboarding contracted Project Managers at each asset location and assessing sustaining capital business cases.
• Managing workloads and evaluating the performance of project contractors, vendors, and engineering partners.
• Coordinating with internal SMEs and external consultants to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Communicating with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial to ensure seamless project execution.

This role contributes to transforming the energy system to power a lower-carbon future by managing projects that deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions across North America.

• Completed degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (equivalencies considered).
• Project management experience, preferably in engineering or power generation.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing sustaining capital projects.
• Plant or field experience is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage contractors and vendors effectively while balancing multiple priorities.

• Salary range: $125,000 - $140,000 USD
• Health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus
• Flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs
• Comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting career development
• Hybrid home/office position
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Referral reward of $1000 for employees who refer successful candidates

Capital Power is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power, transforming the energy system to power a lower-carbon future. They are a growth-oriented North American energy company that delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.