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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
At AECOM, we understand that large programs require the management, coordination and integration of multiple, concurrent projects. By connecting our expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage outcome-driven projects that deliver social, economic and environmental value. These include programs of critical national importance in defense, transport, water, clean energy, environmental clean-up, international development and disaster recovery, as well as the shaping of many of the world's major cities.
As a Senior Director, Water Program Management at AECOM, you will have the opportunity pursue and deliver world-class Water programs that create positive social and environmental outcomes, leading complex, multidisciplinary teams across diverse sectors and regions, and working with key clients and stakeholders to achieve their goals.
The initial location for this role is flexible to support a key program pursuit either in San Francisco. However, relocation may be required upon program award.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage programs that are very large to mega in size, which have high risk-reward, have a high to very high level of execution complexity and are of high significant strategic value.
Provide the organization with highly experienced technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery globally.
Advocate for ethical and safe working practices.
Drive innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation.
Work with Global Business Lines, Regional leadership, and Market Sector Leaders to identify strategic new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them.
Identify areas of high risk and pro-actively take action to positively impact program outcomes.
Contribute to the global learning and people development strategy for program management, including identification of talent and development of resourcing plans.
Assess long-term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise, proactively addressing emerging challenges and opportunities.
Propose skill development approaches and workforce planning to deliver capabilities for the future.
Actively lead and support the attraction and retention of top-tier talent within program management.
Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management agreement
Help design and implement complex operating models
Qualifications
Requirements
BA/BS in a relevant discipline such as architecture, engineering or project management + EXTENSIVE years of experience in Water/Wastewater programs, including 6 years in a senior of leadership role within program management. Or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Your track record of driving high performance, achieving complex strategic objectives, and leading large organizations in the realm of capital infrastructure projects positions you as a leader in the field.
Experience of successfully leading large Water/Wastewater Programs
Proven and well developed behavioral and collaboration skills
Your ability to navigate complexity and drive innovation in program management practices for capital projects sets you apart as a trailblazer in the water industry.
Your industry recognition and substantial network demonstrate your influence and impact in the world of capital infrastructure program management.
Your commitment to fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture will empower your colleagues to excel and thrive.
Qualifications
PMI-PgMP, APM-RPP or CMAA-CCM Certification (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
California PE status or equivalent would be beneficial.
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: REF36769N
Business Line: Global Program Mgmt
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Global Business Lines
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
