Framework Program Manager (Water/Wastewater)
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About the Role
Stantec seeks an experienced Framework Program Manager to lead a large, long-term infrastructure programme in the UAE, delivering a portfolio of wastewater projects.
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Responsibilities
- Lead programme level planning, coordination, and performance management across a portfolio of concurrent projects
- Establish and oversee programme controls, including resource planning, delivery coordination, and structured reporting processes
- Maintain clear visibility of programme performance through governance reporting, KPI tracking, and data driven dashboards
- Manage risk tracking, change control, and interdependencies across multiple projects
- Apply analytics and root cause analysis to identify issues, improve delivery outcomes, and support continuous improvement
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
- 20+ years’ experience in infrastructure programme or portfolio management
- Primavera P6 / EPPM familiarity
- PMP, APM, MSP or equivalent desirable
- Framework level experience and UK and GCC experience are desirable
- Proven track record managing large scale, multi project frameworks or capital programmes
- Strong expertise in programme controls, reporting, and performance management systems
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across design and construction phases
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capability in complex environments
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Description
- We are seeking an experienced Framework Program Manager to support a large, long term infrastructure programme in the UAE, involving the delivery of a portfolio of wastewater projects.
- The role will lead programme level planning, coordination, and performance management across a portfolio of concurrent projects, ensuring effective integration between design, procurement, and construction activities.
- You will establish and oversee programme controls, including resource planning, delivery coordination, and structured reporting processes.
- You will be responsible for maintaining clear visibility of programme performance through governance reporting, KPI tracking, and data driven dashboards, enabling informed decision making across the portfolio.
- A key focus of the role is performance optimisation, including risk tracking, change control, and management of interdependencies across multiple projects.
- The role also requires the application of analytics and root cause analysis to identify issues, improve delivery outcomes, and support continuous improvement.
- This position is suited to a leader with a strong track record in managing complex infrastructure portfolios, implementing robust controls, and driving performance across multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
- 20+ years’ experience in infrastructure programme or portfolio management
- Primavera P6 / EPPM familiarity
- PMP, APM, MSP or equivalent desirable
- Framework level experience and UK and GCC experience are desirable.
- Proven track record managing large scale, multi project frameworks or capital programmes
- Strong expertise in programme controls, reporting, and performance management systems
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across design and construction phases
- Familiarity with Primavera P6 and enterprise programme management systems
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capability in complex environments
About Stantec
- We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind.
- We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out.
- The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents.
- We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life.
- Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success.
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