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Transportation Program Management Director

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Alabama, Athens
300 N Madison St (Show on map)
Jul 03, 2025

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

The Program Management Director will drive the strategy for and manage the delivery of Program Management services to support clients in all Market Sectors throughout the Transportation Business Group (TBG). This position will be responsible for providing overall vision and direction for the strategic planning and development of initiatives for the delivery of Program Management services, implementation of Program Management quality control, and overall coordination and growth of Program Management staff. Program Management services account for a significant portion of HDR TBG's $1.5B annual program. Primary duties will be to:

1. Drive the vision for growth in Program Management services.

2. Implement and refine our Program Management processes and systems.

3. Coordinate staffing on relevant projects/programs for Transportation TBG.

4. Provide oversight on large programs, including occasionally acting as the lead or principal in charge.

5. Assist and support the strategic and tactical pursuits specific to large programs.

6. Serve as the Program Management Business Class Director until such time as the growth of the program demands additional support. Develop and provide mentorship for staff in the Program Management Business Class and other Business Classes and Cross Sectors that support Program Management (Project Controls, Procurement, Commercial Management, etc.)

7. Develop the strategic growth plan, identify staffing needs, and actively manage recruiting efforts and identify metrics for determining overall program success.

8. Direct efforts to utilize staff and enhance the overall success of Program Management services within HDR.

9. Coordinate with Company wide Program Management Director, and Program Management Directors in other Business Groups to optimize strategy, services, quality control and client service.

The candidate must have experience leading and managing large Transportation Programs within any of the current Market Sectors that the Transportation Business Group serves. The candidate must posses and have demonstrated a strong ability as a program builder and mentor to build a industry leading Program Management portfolio. The candidate should have proven ability in business development, presentations, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. This position requires significant travel often beyond more than 50% of the time on a monthly basis, and potentially more, should there be a long-term Program assignment. This position requires good interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with technical as well as non-technical personnel, and work across HDR's matrix with other leaders such as Market Sector Directors and Regional Business Group Directors, as well as company Operations leaders

Keyword(s):Program Management Director; Program Management; Program Management Business Class Lead;

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Preferred Qualifications



  • Degree in Engineering Architecture Construction Management/Science or equivalent. Professional registration or PE License will be considered a plus preferred.
  • 20+ years of experience, with a strong background in leading transportation projects.
  • Must have background as a Program Manager on large program delivery projects.
  • Experience leading and managing staff in Program Management. Must be comfortable with high volume of travel.
  • Be well-versed in managing multiple projects for a variety of clients.
  • Have strong leadership skills with respect to: Multi-tasking Organization Team-building, Problem evaluation and solving,
  • Have good interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with technical as well as non-technical personnel.
  • Have the ability to participate in high level presentations with current clients and potential future clients to present company experience and capabilities.
  • This position can be located in any of our US offices.



This position is a senior leadership position in the Transportation Business Group and reports directly to the Transportation Business Group President, but may in the future report to the Professional Services Director for Transportation to be in alignment with our Corporate Services reporting structure.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
  • A minimum of 10 years project management experience working with external clients
  • Understanding of HDR business services and procedures
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with interview (fact-finding) experience
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) California: $____ - $____ ; Colorado: $____ - $____; Connecticut: $____ - $____; Hawaii: $____ - $____ ; Illinois: $____ - $____; Maryland: $____ - $____; Minnesota: $____ - $____ ; Nevada: $____ - $____; New Jersey: $____ - $____; New York: $____ - $____ ; Ohio: $____ - $____; Rhode Island: $____ - $____; Washington DC: $____ - $____ ; British Columbia: $____ - $____; Connecticut: $____ - $____;

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.


HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.
Primary Location : United States-Alabama-Athens
Other Locations : United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Alabama-Birmingham, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-California-Santa Clara, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Mississippi-Jackson area, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-New York-Albany, United States-California-Berkeley, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Colorado-Englewood, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Colorado-Grand Junction, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Iowa-Ames, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Missouri-Springfield, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-South Dakota-Rapid City, United States-Missouri-Forsyth, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Florida-Sarasota, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Alabama-Montgomery, United States-Missouri-Columbia, Canada-Ontario-Toronto, United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Arkansas-Bentonville, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-California-Elk Grove, Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill, United States-Minnesota-Thief River Falls, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-North Carolina-Asheville, United States-District of Columbia, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Wyoming-Lander, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Michigan-Lansing, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Illinois-Springfield, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-Oregon-Ashland, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Hampshire-Manchester, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Wyoming-Gillette, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Texas-Spring Branch, United States-Florida-Crestview
Industry : Highway + Road
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Program Management
Job Posting : Jul 2, 2025

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