Senior Program Manager, Workforce Planning
Role summary
A global energy innovator is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Workforce Planning to lead strategy and execution for large-scale hiring initiatives supporting operations and maintenance growth. This role involves forecasting staffing needs using data and market insights, building talent pipelines through strategic partnerships, and driving cross-functional hiring projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in workforce planning, program management, or strategic HR, with an analytical mindset and proven ability to manage projects and influence stakeholders. This is a key role in scaling a fast-growing field services organization within the energy transition sector.
*Location: Houston, TX preferred*
Join a global innovator at the forefront of the energy transition, delivering cutting-edge solutions in power systems, energy storage, and decarbonization. With a rapidly expanding footprint in the U.S., this organization is scaling its field services operations to support growing demand across data center and utility markets—creating a unique opportunity to shape the future workforce of a critical industry.
The Role
You will lead workforce planning strategy and execution to support large-scale hiring tied to operations and maintenance growth. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on program leadership, driving initiatives that build strong talent pipelines and position the organization as an employer of choice.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute workforce planning strategies aligned with business growth
- Forecast staffing needs using data and market insights
- Build talent pipelines through partnerships with schools, universities, and industry groups
- Lead cross-functional hiring initiatives with HR, operations, and leadership teams
- Track KPIs, optimize resource planning, and drive process improvements
- Support employer branding and talent engagement efforts
What You Bring
- Strong experience in workforce planning, program management, or strategic HR initiatives
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders
- Analytical mindset with experience in workforce data and forecasting
- Experience building partnerships with technical or trade institutions
- Familiarity with project management tools and agile environments
Why Apply
- Play a key role in scaling a fast-growing field services organization
- Shape talent strategy in a high-demand, future-focused industry
- Work at the intersection of operations, strategy, and innovation
- Join a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with global impact
