Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Director of Program Management to join our team in our Baton Rouge, Louisiana office. The Director of Program Management, Power Transmission and Distribution, will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the newly established Program Management Division within a large national engineering company. This position is responsible for driving the growth, operational excellence, and successful execution of complex transmission and distribution (T&D) programs across the nation. The Director will be instrumental in setting the business unit’s strategic direction, building high-performing teams, developing robust policies and procedures, and fostering strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders. The role requires significant travel to project sites, client locations, and company offices nationwide. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.  

•  Leadership of Program Management Business related to Power:
• Establish, lead, and develop the new program management business focused on power transmission and distribution. Set strategic goals and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Business Development:
• Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and supporting proposal development and contract negotiations.
• Operational Oversight:
• Oversee the delivery of program management services, ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Project Execution:
• Direct large-scale, multi-project portfolios in the power T&D sector, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.
• Team Building and Management:
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing team of program and project managers. Foster a culture of collaboration, entrepreneurship, accountability, and professional development.
• Policy and System Development:
• Design, implement, and continuously improve policies, procedures, and management systems to support program delivery and operational efficiency.
• Client and Partner Relationship Management:
• Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders. Serve as a primary point of contact for strategic accounts.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with other divisions, especially Power and Renewables, to ensure integrated service offerings and leverage organizational capabilities.
• Work with PMO staff to implement best practices on all power related programs
• Travel:
• Travel extensively to client sites, project locations, and company offices as required (anticipated 40–60% of the time).

Required Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil) or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of professional experience, with at least 10 years in project/program management roles specific to power transmission and distribution projects.
• Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of the power industry, with a focus on T&D project delivery, business development, and client relationship management.

Preferred Experience

• Proven leadership in building and scaling program management organizations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client and partner relationships.
• Results-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• PMP, PgMP, or similar professional certifications are strongly preferred.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.