Principal PMO Consultant - Energy Sector | Expression of Interest
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Opportunities
Join our Talent Pool for Programme Management Professionals for future opportunities. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting, striving to innovate at the intersection of community, creativity and client relationships to future‑proof our cities and infrastructure worldwide. Together, we redefine what’s possible.
Role
The Programme Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) team is growing in Stantec and we are open to speaking with Senior Principal or Principal Consultants for future opportunities in 2026. These roles will provide strategic advisory services to clients in our energy sector, focusing on establishing and optimising programme management approaches for large‑scale capital investments. You will work closely with clients to leverage your expertise:
* Strategic Programme and Financial Leadership: Oversee the entire lifecycle of projects and programmes, from initial planning and design through to execution and completion. Ensure financial efficiency and value by meticulously managing budgets, costs, and commercial aspects, developing comprehensive financial models and forecasts, conducting regular financial reviews and audits, and identifying cost‑saving opportunities to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
* Advanced Performance Analysis and Process Optimisation: Use a keen eye for detail to report on performance metrics, including KPIs and project milestones. Analyse data to identify trends, inefficiencies and areas for improvement, implement process improvements, and develop and maintain performance dashboards to provide real‑time insights into project progress and performance.
* Executive People Leadership and Transformational Change Management: Lead by example to create a culture of coaching, innovation and safety within the team, promote accountability and effective problem‑solving, develop and implement change management strategies to support organisational transformation and project success, facilitate training and development programs, and be a role model as a people leader to support an inclusive culture and career development.
* Strategic Vision and Stakeholder Partnership: Develop and implement innovative strategies that align project goals with stakeholder expectations and organisational objectives, proactively identify and resolve conflicts through independent research and effective communication, build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, and facilitate stakeholder workshops and meetings to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
* Comprehensive Risk Management and Strategic Contract Negotiation: Assess potential risks and provide well‑informed recommendations to mitigate them, develop and implement risk management plans, facilitate effective stakeholder engagement and negotiations, and lead contract negotiations to manage contractual relationships and secure favourable outcomes for the organisation.
About You
* Extensive programme/project management and commercial acumen: Proven ability to oversee complex projects and programmes, ensuring financial efficiency and value.
* Internal strategic business development: Proven experience as a trusted advisor, showcasing the ability to win work, identify new growth opportunities and create high‑performing teams in line with a strategic vision.
* Leadership excellence: Demonstrates a track record of successfully leading and managing teams to achieve strategic outcomes and drive organisational success.
* Sector‑specific experience: Significant experience in the water, energy or resource sectors is highly favourable.
* Professional credentials: Holding a relevant professional qualification or chartered status is highly desirable.
* Substantial experience: A track record of related work experience—or an equivalent combination of education and experience—to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Why join us?
* As part of Stantec’s advisory services community, this role offers the opportunity to develop across our service line and find your own unique path.
* Our People Culture: We’re proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
* Great benefits including a competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
* Stantec was named ‘best place to work’ and ‘international consulting firm of the year’ at NCE Awards 2024.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Great projects across our sector in both the UK&I.
* Industry leading training and development as well as paid professional subscriptions.
* Global Integrated Working structure with transfer options possible.
* Ranked #1 most sustainable AEC firm among industry peers 2024 and are listed in Corporate Knights Top 100 sustainable companies for six years.
About Stantec
Stantec’s community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We have been working with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering and managing the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We tackle today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
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