Application Guide

How to Apply for Program Manager, Major Projects

at Aggreko

🏢 About Aggreko

Aggreko is a global leader in innovative energy solutions, helping businesses reduce environmental impact while ensuring reliable power. Working here means joining a mission-driven company that prioritizes sustainability and cutting-edge technology in the energy sector. With a strong presence in the USA and worldwide, Aggreko offers the opportunity to lead major projects that directly contribute to a greener future.

About This Role

As Program Manager for Major Projects, you will define and enforce project management standards across the organization, leading a team of Project Managers and Coordinators. This role is critical to delivering complex energy projects on time and within budget, directly impacting Aggreko’s financial performance and reputation. You will oversee program-level risks, costs, and schedules, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day starts with reviewing program dashboards and financial reports to track margin and progress across multiple projects. You’ll then lead a stand-up with your Project Managers to address roadblocks, followed by a stakeholder meeting to align on scope changes. Afternoons might involve mentoring a new Coordinator, refining PMO templates, or conducting a risk review for a critical project milestone.

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🎯 Who Aggreko Is Looking For

  • A seasoned leader with 8–12 years of experience in project/program management, specifically in energy, construction, or engineering sectors.
  • Proven track record of managing and mentoring Project Managers and Coordinators, with hands-on experience in hiring, onboarding, and training.
  • Deep expertise in PMO governance, portfolio management, and project lifecycle, with demonstrated ability to implement standardized methodologies.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in margin protection, cost control, forecasting, and cash flow management for large-scale programs.

📝 Tips for Applying to Aggreko

1

Highlight your experience managing Project Managers directly—use specific examples of team sizes, training programs, and performance improvements.

2

Quantify your impact on program financials (e.g., 'Improved margin by 5% through cost control measures across a $50M portfolio').

3

Tailor your resume to showcase PMO leadership, such as implementing new tools or governance frameworks, as this is strongly preferred.

4

Research Aggreko’s recent major projects (e.g., renewable energy or temporary power solutions) and reference them in your cover letter to show genuine interest.

5

Emphasize any experience with risk mitigation in dynamic environments, such as managing projects with tight deadlines or regulatory challenges.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your leadership in building and mentoring project teams, with concrete examples of how you improved team performance.', 'Your ability to standardize project management processes across an organization, aligning with Aggreko’s need for consistency.', 'Your financial management skills, particularly in margin protection and cost forecasting for large-scale programs.', 'Your passion for sustainability and how your project management expertise can help Aggreko deliver environmentally impactful solutions.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Aggreko’s latest sustainability report and major project case studies (e.g., data center power, grid stability) to understand their impact.
  • → Look into their PMO structure and any recent news about process improvements or technology adoption (e.g., digital tools for project management).
  • → Explore Aggreko’s competitors (e.g., Caterpillar, Cummins) and how they differentiate in the energy solutions market.
  • → Check LinkedIn for current or former Aggreko Program Managers to understand typical career paths and challenges.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you standardize project management methodologies across a diverse portfolio of major projects?
2 Describe a time you turned around a struggling project or program—what specific actions did you take on cost, schedule, or scope?
3 How do you balance the need for consistent processes with flexibility for unique project requirements?
4 Given Aggreko’s focus on sustainability, how would you integrate environmental goals into project planning and execution?
5 Walk me through how you would handle a conflict between a Project Manager and a stakeholder over scope changes.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on your own project management experience without emphasizing team leadership—this role is about managing managers.
  • Using generic project management buzzwords without tying them to specific, quantifiable outcomes relevant to energy or large-scale projects.
  • Neglecting to mention your experience with PMO governance or process standardization, which is a key requirement for this role.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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