Senior Program Manager

Company Description

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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

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Manager to support and partner with an assigned AECOM Business Line, driving the advancement of program management capabilities and accelerating business growth across complex infrastructure, environmental, transportation, water, energy, and facilities programs. This leadership role will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business line leadership, helping identify opportunities to strengthen project delivery, improve program performance, expand client relationships, and enhance operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring deep program management expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels. Based in Denver, Colorado , this role offers the opportunity to work with diverse teams and clients across the region and will require significant travel to support business objectives and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned Business Line leadership to develop and implement strategies that enhance program management capabilities and support growth objectives.

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of large, complex, and multidisciplinary programs throughout the project lifecycle.

• Drive consistency in program management practices, governance frameworks, risk management processes, and project controls.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, project delivery efficiency, and client satisfaction.

• Support business development efforts by participating in client engagement activities, strategic pursuits, and proposal development.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, program teams, and external clients.

• Facilitate collaboration across business lines, geographic regions, and technical disciplines to achieve program objectives.

• Monitor program performance metrics, financial results, schedule adherence, and resource utilization to ensure successful outcomes.

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to project and program management professionals.

• Support executive leadership with program reviews, strategic planning initiatives, and business performance assessments.

• Lead risk identification and mitigation efforts while ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and 10+ years of program, project, or portfolio management experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, engineering, construction, environmental, or professional services organizations including 2 years of leadership or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.

• Ability and willingness to travel significantly based on business and client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of program management experience supporting infrastructure, engineering, environmental, construction, or consulting organizations.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable program management credential.

• Experience supporting large regional or national business lines within a professional services or engineering consulting environment.

• Demonstrated success driving business growth initiatives, organizational transformation, and program management maturity improvements.

• Experience leading major client programs valued at $100M+ and managing geographically dispersed teams.

• Proven ability to develop and implement enterprise-level program management frameworks and best practices.

Additional Information

• Significant travel may be required to support business line operations, client engagement, and strategic initiatives.

• Sponsorship for employment authorization is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $200000 to $270000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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: J10164543

Business Line: PPM

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 200000 - USD 270000 - yearly