At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 05
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
As a Senior Program Manager, this role is responsible for the success of multiple complex demand side management
(DSM) products and projects, primarily in the Commercial sector.
The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for successful business plan development,
approvals and execution of medium to high risk and complex projects, resource allocation, budget management and
reporting, and leading cross-functional teams. This also includes the
development of new processes, offer integration and evaluation of DSM solutions and program offers.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of program and product development and management of multiple
projects, management or procurement of vendors / contractors, driving continuous improvement, developing new initiatives,
leading and working in cross-functional teams, and external stakeholder relationship management.
The Senior Program Manager will be results-oriented, have an exceptional customer centric orientation, and take a practical
approach to effectively resolve problems.
The successful candidate will:
- Be responsible for business planning and reporting, and be accountable for the results
- Provide leadership and direction for multi-disciplinary teams to execute complex sector specific products which require
multiple approaches to customers utilizing various delivery methods.
- Monitor the product results to ensure performance targets are achieved and/or initiate alternate strategies to continuously
- Develop briefing notes, analyses, and reports for senior management and the government
- Establish strong relationships and communication channels with internal and external clients/stakeholders to ensure
- Provide specialist knowledge to internal stakeholders and customers regarding the operation of programs and projects;
- Coach and manage junior team members’ work as required.
- Engage with cross functional teams and stakeholders in the development and execution of initiatives.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, investigate and analyze product and market trends and issues to develop new or revised
products to meet energy reduction and financial objectives.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to professional and/or technical resources involved in product development and
- Run regular and ad hoc project update meetings and design workshops to ensure regular communication amongst
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant discipline such as business
- 5-7 years of experience with program and project management within a large, complex organization. Experience within a
- Experience managing energy efficiency, strategic energy management and electrification initiatives and practices
- Leadership ability aligning with BC Hydro’s core values.
- Proven planning, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in budgeting, variance analysis and risk assessments.
- Experience in developing and implementing significant program and process changes
- Demonstrated ability to build influential relationships internally and externally, at every level of the organization.
- Results-driven, while respecting the importance of collaboration and teamwork.
- Requires excellent oral, written and presentation skills for communication with a wide variety of internal and external
- Knowledge and understanding of BC Hydro's business and the interdependencies of the various departments and
- Familiarity with CRM (Customer relationship management) systems or tools is desirable.
- 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.
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: 2025-08-06 Closing Date: 2025-08-20