HDR is looking for a

TMT Program Manager

whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of data center projects. The role primarily involves managing multidisciplinary design teams from project conception to completion, while securing and expanding business from a global client base. Travel to client sites or other HDR offices may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

Assume leadership responsibilities for managing multidisciplinary tech media & telecom (TMT) programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies.

Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, financial, and community facets of tech media & telecom (TMT) programs, which are all critical to program success.

Leverage lessons learned from other programs and industry best management practices to address each client’s specific needs.

Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of program execution.

This may involve overseeing a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to: capital planning, change management, commissioning/asset onboarding, communications, document management, environmental planning/compliance, engineering, equity, financial support, organizational strengthening, permitting, planning/design management, program governance, procurement, project management, quality management, real estate, regulatory support, risk management, scheduling, strategic planning, sustainability, and resiliency.

Anticipate and identify potential issues and risks that may impact program implementation, and assist the client with problem-solving, issues resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision-making.





Provide strategic advice and thought leadership and deploy the required resources to address various program challenges and unanticipated events.

Develop and implement various plans (program management plans, startup plans, and work plans), business processes, and tools to drive efficiencies, emphasize accountability, bring team alignment, and promote transparency.

Direct the services provided by a program team comprised of HDR and subconsultants staff.

Promote alignment within the team through effective and regular communication.

Secure the resources required to deliver services specified in the contract scope with a focus on contract compliance.

Monitor team performance and establish a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations.

Monitor the program’s financial performance against pre-established financial metrics and make adjustments as necessary to meet earnings and profitability targets and control losses.

Contribute to the growth of HDR’s program management services by (1) building a long-term trusted advisory relationship with clients; (2) looking for opportunities to expand our services to address the needs of existing clients; (3) supporting the pursuit of recent program contract opportunities; and (4) mentoring and training staff working on programs.

Align and communicate with operations and market sector planning for resources, goals,



and area growth in the region as they relate to the program needs you are supporting with periodic check‑in meetings.

Align, communicate, and mentor project managers within the program you are supporting with periodic check‑in meetings.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field

Professional Engineering License

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

PMI Program Management Professions (PgMP) certification

CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification

AICP Certification

Experience participating in the consultant or owner program management team of at least one (transportation/water/resources) infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $350 million

Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public‑private partnership (P3), design‑build‑finance‑operate‑maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC)

Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of consultant and client staff

Willingness to travel and, if needed, commute to a client’s site temporarily

US Citizen

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field

Program management experience consistent with one of the following requirements:

A minimum of three (3) years of program management experience in a deputy role to the Program Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, with a cumulative capital value of $200 million or more, or;
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📌 TMT Program Manager (Toronto)
🏢 HDR
📍 Toronto