Program Manager-Electrical and Instrumentation Reliability

PTS Advance • Contract • North Salt Lake, Utah • 6m ago

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About the Role
PTS Advance is hiring a Program Manager - Electrical and Instrumentation Reliability for a long-term opportunity with one of our clients, a leading refinery based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This senior-level role is ideal for a highly experienced Project or Program Manager with a strong background in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering, looking to lead high-impact, strategic reliability initiatives.

As Program Manager, you will oversee multiple large-scale, multi-year projects focused on improving electrical and instrumentation reliability across the refinery. You will guide a team of Project Leads, manage strategic program goals, and ensure projects are aligned to deliver long-term benefits greater than the sum of individual efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple interrelated projects within the Electrical & Instrumentation Reliability Program.
Translate program goals into actionable strategies and tactical project plans.
Solve complex problems through analysis, collaboration, and innovation.
Guide internal teams, external vendors, and senior stakeholders toward successful project execution.
Evaluate program and project performance; adjust strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
Collaborate with Program Sponsors and Review Boards to drive high-level decisions and program direction.
Provide mentorship and leadership to Project Managers within the program.
Develop proposals, manage vendor relationships, and oversee procurement and project delivery.
Capture lessons learned and contribute to a repository of best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong background in electrical or instrumentation engineering.
Proven experience managing complex, multi-year programs or large capital projects.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate high-level organizational dynamics.
Skilled in program integration, risk management, and stakeholder negotiation.
Adept in tools like Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other project management software.

Preferred Background

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering (advanced degree or MBA is a plus).
5-7 years of project management experience, with increasing leadership responsibilities.
3-5 years of experience in the refining or related industrial sectors.
PMP or PgMP certification (or equivalent project management credential).

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