Program Manager-Electrical and Instrumentation Reliability

About the Role
PTS Advance is hiring a Program Manager - Electrical and Instrumentation Reliability for a long-term opportunity with one of our clients, a leading refinery based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This senior-level role is ideal for a highly experienced Project or Program Manager with a strong background in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering, looking to lead high-impact, strategic reliability initiatives.

As Program Manager, you will oversee multiple large-scale, multi-year projects focused on improving electrical and instrumentation reliability across the refinery. You will guide a team of Project Leads, manage strategic program goals, and ensure projects are aligned to deliver long-term benefits greater than the sum of individual efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple interrelated projects within the Electrical & Instrumentation Reliability Program.

• Translate program goals into actionable strategies and tactical project plans.

• Solve complex problems through analysis, collaboration, and innovation.

• Guide internal teams, external vendors, and senior stakeholders toward successful project execution.

• Evaluate program and project performance; adjust strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.

• Collaborate with Program Sponsors and Review Boards to drive high-level decisions and program direction.

• Provide mentorship and leadership to Project Managers within the program.

• Develop proposals, manage vendor relationships, and oversee procurement and project delivery.

• Capture lessons learned and contribute to a repository of best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical or instrumentation engineering.

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-year programs or large capital projects.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate high-level organizational dynamics.

• Skilled in program integration, risk management, and stakeholder negotiation.

• Adept in tools like Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other project management software.

Preferred Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering (advanced degree or MBA is a plus).

• 5-7 years of project management experience, with increasing leadership responsibilities.

• 3-5 years of experience in the refining or related industrial sectors.

• PMP or PgMP certification (or equivalent project management credential).