AECOM · 4 months ago
Program Management Director - Railway Projects
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking an experienced Program Management Director to lead a complex rail infrastructure program in Lima, Peru, focusing on strategic direction, technical leadership, and innovation in program management.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage rail infrastructure program that is mega in size (multi-billion dollar), have high risk reward, are of high strategic value and/or have the highest level of execution complexity
Provides the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery globally
Champion to oversee and provide assurance for ethical and safe working practices
Drives innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation
Works with Global Business Lines, Regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them
Identifies areas of high risk and pro-actively takes actions to positively impact program outcomes
Contributes to the global learning and people development strategy for program management, including identification of talent gaps and resourcing plans
Assess long-term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise. Proposes skill development approaches and workforce planning to deliver capabilities for the future
Actively supports the attraction and retention of talent across area of expertise
Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management agreement
Advise AECOM clients on the benefits and drawbacks of potential delivery models for the projects within the program, including PPP, D/BB, DB, DBFOM and variants, Progressive DB, Alliance and variants
Mobilize and manage resources required to support all phases of a program
Lead and manage the client’s role in P3 and Progressive Design Build contracts to fulfill client expectations
Support market engagements and market sounding activities
Manage scope, budget and schedule, including contract administration, claims and quality compliance
Ensure that appropriate risk management analysis, status reporting and issues management processes are in place
Qualification
Required
BA/BS + 15 EXTENSIVE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, in program management inclusive of at least 6 (six) years of recent experience in a Senior Leadership position ideally serving as program management oversight or similar role for leading a minimum of two large infrastructure projects or programs of $600 Million+
Specific professional experience leading Project Management Offices (PMO) in the railway sector
Verified professional experience from the date of graduation or issuance of professional license
Project Manager in managing at least two large rail infrastructure projects
High level of English and Spanish proficiency
Confirmed participation in at least four (4) railway projects, serving as PMO Railway Director or PMO Railway Manager
Preferred
BA/BS with 20+ years of relevant experience
Master's Degree in a relevant discipline
PMI-PgMP, APM-RPP or CMAA-CCM Certification (or equivalent) preferred
Strong technical capability including all project phases from design, planning, construction, operations and maintenance preferably large program/projects
Considerable experience of delivering in collaborative working arrangements
Demonstrable experience of delivering targeted Project benefits
Demonstrated experience in extensive public outreach, agency coordination, third party stakeholder management and program management
Strong knowledge of relevant rail standards applicable in industry guidelines and current transit-oriented practices
Expertise in managing and coordinating interfaces all disciplines (e.g., environmental, mechanical, civil, structural)
Experienced in developing and mobilizing project delivery systems and optimizing processes and procedures
Demonstrated experience of successfully integrating complex programs and managing/coordinating interfaces across all disciplines (e.g., program/project controls, environmental, H&S, design, construction)
Recognized globally as a leader in program management within the industry
Able to demonstrate an extensive industry-wide network and is well known for having successfully shaped, led or transformed multiple large or very large programs
Has a deep knowledge and application of all aspects of the program management competencies needed for success on very complex programs, educates and mentors others and has guided and facilitated others in all aspects of the identified program competencies in very complex programs
Demonstrates exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others
Able to build consensus to change program strategy in challenging situations
Demonstrated ability to set long term goals and strategies and establish effective management of internal and external interfaces and inter-dependencies across the program
Has built diverse and inclusive teams to enable collective success through trust, psychological safety, autonomy, accountability and alignment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
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$1.2BKey Investors
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2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
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