AECOM

Program Controls Director

AECOM • $130K — $180K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
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11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, including 4 in leadership roles.
  • Experience in Program Management with large-scale projects.
  • Background in Healthcare, Transportation, or Water sectors preferred.
  • Expertise in integrating project controls such as scope, cost, risk, and scheduling.
  • Proficient in tailoring PowerBI reports for specific program needs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee complex program controls for high-value projects.
  • Ensure Program Controls alignment with strategic objectives of senior leadership.
  • Coordinate across multiple projects for seamless integration with program goals.
  • Streamline processes and foster collaboration among project teams.
  • Identify project interdependencies and implement risk management strategies.
  • Lead conflict resolution efforts to enhance program performance.
  • Support advanced resource allocation strategies for optimal productivity.
  • Facilitate clear communication with project teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and AD&D benefits.
  • Disability benefits and paid time off.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Controls Director in Los Angeles, CA.

Program Controls is the application of Project Controls in a Program Management context. This includes the added complexity and interactions demanded from Programs such as Government legislation, Political obligations, Legacy creation, multi-partner KPIs, cross industry body creation and/or collaboration, finance partnering, contract incentivization and extensive stakeholder engagement.

The responsibilities of the Program Controls Director include the following:
  • Manages and coordinates Program Controls for programs that are large to very large in size, are of high strategic value and/or have the highest level of execution complexity.
  • Provides senior-level oversight for Program Controls activities, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives set by senior leadership.
  • Leads the coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with overarching program objectives.
  • Spearheads initiatives to streamline processes and enhance collaboration between project teams.
  • Proactively identifies and addresses interdependencies between projects, employing advanced risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues.
  • Leads conflict resolution efforts, utilizing a senior-level perspective to ensure optimal program performance.
  • Supports the implementation of advanced resource allocation strategies, optimizing efficiency and productivity across the program.
  • Facilitates and implements innovative strategies to surpass program goals and contribute to organizational success.
  • Provides expert guidance and oversight to project controls teams, ensuring the effective management of individual project elements.
  • Facilitates clear and concise communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership, providing insightful and actionable updates.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership.

Preferred Requirements:
  • Experience with Healthcare, Transportation, Water
  • Experience with integrating controls - scope, cost, risk, schedule, reporting
  • Experience with PowerBI report tailoring for program specific needs


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not available
  • Relocation is not available


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.

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.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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