Lead Construction Program Manager Standards, Quality & Training

American Transmission Co

Pewaukee, WI

Full Time

Posted July 23, 2026

$172k - $200k

Transmission & Distribution

Remote

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Success in this position is measured by the organization's ability to execute projects more consistently, effectively, and efficiently through stronger standards, improved quality, enhanced learning programs, and increased project management capability.

Key Responsibilities

At ATC, we don't just build and maintain the electric transmission system that powers communities—we continuously improve how that work gets done.
We're seeking a strategic, influential, and passionate Lead Construction Program Manager – Standards, Quality & Training to help elevate project management excellence across our Construction Project Management organization. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll drive enterprise-wide standards, quality assurance practices, onboarding, training, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact how ATC delivers critical infrastructure projects.
This is an opportunity for a seasoned project delivery professional who is ready to move beyond managing individual projects and instead influence how an entire organization plans, executes, learns, and improves.
Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of project management standards, processes, and procedures.
Drive quality assurance efforts and improve the consistency of project deliverables across the organization.
Develop and enhance onboarding programs, learning pathways, and competency development initiatives for project management professionals.
Partner with leaders and stakeholders to identify opportunities for organizational improvement and capability building.
Facilitate lessons learned, peer reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen project execution.
Influence project management practices across multiple functions without direct authority.
Help shape the future of project management excellence at ATC through training, coaching, governance, and knowledge management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in utility, construction, engineering, infrastructure, program management, or related environments.
Demonstrated experience leading complex transmission, substation, capital construction, or infrastructure programs.
Experience developing standards, governance frameworks, procedures, or organizational processes.
Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing project professionals.
Experience driving continuous improvement and organizational change initiatives.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience with Learning Management Systems, particularly Brightspace.
Experience developing training curricula, onboarding programs, or competency frameworks.