Greenprint Partners is seeking a Senior Program Manager with 10+ years of experience to lead strategic communications and engagement for high-impact infrastructure programs in the Pacific Northwest. This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced consultant to take on executive program leadership while also building out Greenprint’s strategic communications practice in the region.
As a key member of our team, you will:
Lead large-scale infrastructure programs with complex stakeholder environments.
Manage and mentor a growing team of communications and Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) professionals.
Shape Greenprint’s regional strategic communications practice and service offerings.
Contribute to business development efforts, strengthening client relationships and expanding Greenprint’s market presence.
This position requires a mix of hands-on project delivery and high-level strategic leadership—someone who can craft deliverables while also mentoring, delegating, and managing up to clients. The ideal candidate will have external consulting experience, a track record of success in government infrastructure programs, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with shifting priorities.
If you’re a people person and a strategy person who is passionate about sustainable public infrastructure, strategic communications, and equity, we encourage you to apply. This position reports to Vice President and Pacific Northwest Market leader, Rose Jordan.
Read more about who we are and our team culture on our website.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Program Leadership (40%)
Provide high-level guidance for complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure programs.
Supervise communications and equity and social justice (ESJ) components, ensuring alignment with program goals.
Manage relationships with senior program leaders, government agencies, and consultants while empowering internal teams to execute effectively. Manage cross-discipline coordination, helping integrate communication and ESJ work streams into an engineering-led program.
Manage scope, schedule, and budget for contracts while mentoring the team to grow project management skills.
Hold the long-range strategic vision while remaining adaptable to shifting client priorities.
Lead change management efforts, ensuring seamless program implementation and stakeholder alignment.
Oversee governance structures, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting frameworks to support program execution.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Clean Water Act obligations and ESJ commitments.
Strategic Communications Practice Management and Growth (40%)
Develop and implement internal and external communications strategies for major public sector infrastructure programs.
Guide and hold teams accountable for equitable community engagement strategies that build trust and buy-in.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams of communications and engagement consultants.
Advance business development efforts by contributing to proposals, marketing efforts, and Greenprint’s communications practice buildout.
Serve as a key facilitator in stakeholder meetings, ensuring productive and outcome-driven discussions.
Deliver compelling presentations to clients, community stakeholders, and executive leadership.
Oversee program-wide knowledge management, ensuring documentation, templates, and processes are standardized and accessible.
Collaborate with partners on regulatory strategies, risk management, and change management processes.
Team Management (20%)
Manage and mentor a growing team of 2–4 communications and ESJ professionals.
Provide coaching and development opportunities for junior staff.
Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
Oversee document management and quality assurance to ensure consistency across communications materials.
Support program resourcing and onboarding efforts, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities across the team.
Desired Experience and Characteristics
Currently or previously a consultant (either at an AEC firm, a communications firm that serves AEC clients, or a related infrastructure-focused consulting firm).
Experience managing a team (even if small).
Industry experience in water, energy efficiency, green stormwater infrastructure, renewables, or a related sector.
Strong understanding of how to navigate government processes and infrastructure programs.
Ability to manage up to senior program leaders and drive results in a dynamic, high-intensity environment.
Exceptional strategic communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Experience leading stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and strategic messaging initiatives.
A balance of hands-on execution and high-level strategy, with strong mentoring and delegation skills.
Experience working with diverse teams and personalities in local government and consulting environments.
A relentlessly positive approach—able to manage conflict, maintain morale, and be a persuasive communicator.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity and effectiveness across all deliverables.
Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and persuade audiences in high-stakes environments.
Experience managing complex program structures, including performance tracking and governance.
Familiarity with knowledge management tools such as SharePoint and internal reporting frameworks.
Preferred
An existing network of clients and primes who value their leadership.
Experience with business development, particularly in government infrastructure.
A degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field.
Deep experience working on government infrastructure contracts.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance, risk management, and program controls.
Preference for candidates already in the Pacific Northwest due to the value of local relationships and knowledge, but open to relocation for the right person.
This role requires occasional in-person engagement for meetings and events.
Travel may be required for site visits, industry events, and business development opportunities
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary for this position will be based on qualifications and years of relevant experience and ranges from $150,000 - $180,000. In addition to base salary, all Greenprint staff participate in our discretionary annual bonus program.
Greenprint offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance benefits; 401K plan w/ company contribution; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; pre-tax transit benefits; and 12 company holidays.