WGL - Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Job Description

WGL - Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Responsible for leading and driving the successful execution of strategic initiatives across the organization. This role will work closely with executive leadership, department heads, and cross-functional teams to identify, develop, and implement strategic initiatives that align with the organization's overall goals and objectives. This role will also require direct project management of high-profile non-core initiatives that do not have an existing business owner.

Tasks and Responsibilities
• Identify strategic initiatives that align with the organization's strategic direction.
• Evaluate and prioritize initiatives that best support the organization's objectives and available resources.
• Lead and manage strategic initiative programs from inception to completion.
• Project Management:
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, department heads, and team members.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of strategic initiatives.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
• Bachelor's Degree business administration, project management, or a related field preferred
• Master's Degree preferred
• 7+ Years of program management experience with demonstrated success leading teams. required
• PMP required
• Proven experience in strategic planning, program management, or consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Knowledge of gas utility industry trends and best practices preferred.

We offer a competitive salary range of $116,000 to $159,500 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply 

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.