Program Management Director - Aviation

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Job Description

AECOM’s Transportation business line is seeking an Aviation Program Director to be responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously advancing framework to support successful program delivery. This individual will ensure governance processes are effectively executed, resources are aligned with program priorities, and stakeholders remain coordinated across all phases of the program.

The Program Director will serve as a senior leader supporting the execution of the governance framework established for a large-hub commercial service airport revitalization program.

The selected individual will act as the day-to-day, on-site leader of the team, translating executive objectives into actionable plans, driving accountability across workstreams, and ensuring the organization has the people, processes, and tools necessary to meet the client's program objectives.

Key areas of focus include:

• Executing and maintaining the governance structure including reporting, decision-making, escalation, and accountability processes.

• Supporting organizational planning and resource management to ensure the program remains appropriately staffed and aligned with delivery needs.

• Coordinating activities across stakeholders to promote alignment and efficient execution.

• Implementing program management processes, procedures, and controls that drive consistency, transparency, and accountability.

• Monitoring program performance, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and issues, and escalating matters requiring executive attention.

• Supporting executive reporting and facilitating governance forums, steering committees, and stakeholder meetings.

• Driving integration across planning, design, procurement, construction, and operational workstreams.

• Identifying organizational gaps, resource constraints, and execution challenges, and developing recommendations for resolution.

• Provide the organization with strong 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.

• 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 gaps and 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 leads and supports the attraction and retention of talent within program management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 12 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership

• Experience with leading and managing large to very large size aviation-focused programs which have high levels of execution complexity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20+ years of related program management experience

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $290000 to $330000.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10164365

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 290000 - USD 330000 - yearly