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PCM Program Manager 2 - Station Projects
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 10
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 131,100.00 - 165,800.00
Position Highlights
BC Hydro is seeking a strategic and experienced Program Manager to lead a team executing approximately $30 million
annually in station capital projects. This role is critical in ensuring the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of generation,
dam safety, and substations asset replacements across the province. This is a FTR P4 job posting for the Stations Projects
team lead position in Program and Contract Management (PCM). We are a dynamic group of professional project managers
accountable for delivery of system improvement projects at generating stations, substations, microwave stations, and public
use sites across the province.
What you'll do
- As the Stations Project team lead, you will lead a team of work program managers accountable for the delivery and
coordination of Stations projects that are focused on end-of-life asset replacements and addressing station deficiencies.
Examples of projects include battery replacements, rockfall mitigation, transformer life extensions, elevator upgrades, crane
replacements, access improvements, and various other scopes of work.
- Directly lead a team of work program managers with an overall goal of delivering approximately $100M of capital asset
replacement, with a fiscal spend of $30M.
- Foster strong relationships and high levels of engagement with stakeholders from Station Field Operations, Capital
Construction, Engineering, Safety, and Integrated Planning.
- Support, collaborate and actively get involved with delivery partners on a wide array of challenges in a time sensitive
workplace.
- Ability to escalate project challenges in a tactful way, so all teams benefit.
- Forecast and report capital delivery progress, variances, and mitigation plans to Senior Management.
- Ensure internal and external resources are assigned, establish contracts where required and provide insight and guidance
to work program managers with a focus on delivering work in a cost-effective manner.
- Represent BC Hydro as the “Contract Owner” or the “Hydro Representative” on construction, services, and equipment
contracts.
- Lead mediation efforts for contract disputes and claim negotiations when acting as the “Contract Owner” or the “Hydro
Representative”.
- Review individual project progress and assesses completed work for accuracy, required results, and quality assurance.
Give feedback to Work Program Managers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Investigate and analyze challenging initiatives which may be unique to the portfolio or work with an ability to evaluate
options, criteria, and outcomes with delivery partners.
- Lead or support cross-functional initiatives which may be unique to Station Projects and would ultimately benefit the goal
of safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to direct reports with respect to career development and professional improvement.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, environmental sciences, or related field. Candidates with lower-level
qualifications may be considered.
- 7+ years of progressively more responsible project management related experience.
- Experience in utility projects or other similar compliance or regulatory work preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of project and program management principles, including project delivery models and
contracting strategies. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or an equivalent designation is considered an
asset.
- A proven track record managing programs or projects within an electric utility, engineering firm, construction contractor, or
similar environment with direct involvement in programs or projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively, and communicate with a diverse
range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing
priorities and deliver results.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks, while applying sound judgment and practical solutions
to complex challenges.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions, address issues
constructively, and influence outcomes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and collaboration tools such
as SharePoint or Microsoft Teams.
What we offer
- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
Location: Edmonds, Burnaby, BC, Canada V3N 4X8
What else you should know
- Headquarter location is posted as Edmonds 10, however Vernon, Kamloops, or Revelstoke are also preferred locations.
Other headquarters may be considered.
Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P; employees must meet the time in role
requirements specified in the updated M&P; TIR policy. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as
outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.
Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.
Date Posted: 2026-11-09 Closing Date: 2026-11-26
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📌 PCM Program Manager 2 - Station Projects (Burnaby)
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