AECOM

Program Controls Senior Manager

AECOM • $100K — $130K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree with 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience including 2 years in leadership roles
  • Experience in Rail Transit and Surface Transportation programs is preferred
  • Ability to integrate various controls such as scope, cost, risk, and schedule reporting
  • Experience managing multiple contractors and familiarity with CMAR project delivery method
  • Proficiency in customizing PowerBI reports for specific program needs

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate Program Controls for large, high-value programs
  • Provide senior-level oversight to align Program Controls activities with strategic objectives
  • Lead coordination across multiple projects ensuring alignment with program goals
  • Initiate processes to enhance collaboration and streamline project efforts
  • Identify interdependencies and implement risk management strategies
  • Resolve conflicts to ensure optimal program performance
  • Support advanced resource allocation strategies to improve efficiency
  • Conduct effective communication with stakeholders and project teams

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leadership role overseeing significant programs
  • Engagement with various project teams and stakeholders across large projects
  • Access to advanced tools and processes for program control management
  • Potential for professional growth within a large, established firm
  • Exposure to innovative project strategies and methodologies through program execution
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Program Controls Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic team in Baltimore, MD. This leader will oversee large, complex, and strategically significant programs-driving integration across multiple projects, strengthening coordination, and ensuring alignment with program goals. The role provides senior-level oversight of program controls, manages interdependencies and risks, and streamlines processes to improve performance. And will guide project controls teams, optimize resource allocation, resolve conflicts, and deliver clear, actionable communication to stakeholders and senior leadership.

The responsibilities of the SeniorProgram Controls Manager 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:
  • BA/BS and ten years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership

Preferred:
  • Experience with Rail Transit and Surface Transportation programs
  • Experience with integrating controls - scope, cost, risk, schedule, reporting
  • Experience with multiple contractors concurrently and also with the CMAR project delivery method
  • Experience with PowerBI report tailoring for program specific needs


Additional Information
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this role
  • We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States.
  • The nature of the work requires full time work onsite in the Baltimore area

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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