AECOM

Program Management Consultant

AECOM • $95K — $115K *
Raleigh, NC 27610In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
  • Experience with public-sector program management initiatives.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and stakeholders effectively.
  • Proven experience interacting with government executives and technical staff.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. But preferred qualifications are also extensive.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on transportation industry strategy and consulting, focusing on funding, forecasting, and policy.
  • Manage transportation programs and monitor portfolio performance.
  • Utilize data analytics for informed decision-making.
  • Cultivate client relationships with state DOTs and municipal agencies.
  • Conduct business development strategic planning efforts.
  • Lead teams and mentor junior staff members.
  • Support regional projects and occasionally national initiatives.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule based on business needs.
  • Periodic travel throughout the Southeast region required.
  • Relocation assistance available for candidates.
  • In-person onboarding at AECOM office after hiring.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking an exceptional Program Management Consultant to join our Transportation team in Raleigh, North Carolina, where they will help shape, lead, and deliver transformative transportation programs that make a lasting impact on communities.

This position will primarily support transportation clients and projects across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama, and serve as a key contributor to AECOM's strategic direction in the region. This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge strategy and execution, connecting operations, program delivery, data-driven insights, and organizational performance to drive meaningful results for clients.

The successful candidate will engage with transportation agency leaders to implement complex programs, including strategy, goal setting, policy development, performance monitoring, and portfolio management. and deliver project portfolios. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in program management and a passion for helping government agencies improve performance and drive results. Candidates should be naturally curious, strong listeners, reliable task executors, analytical problem-solvers, and capable of translating broad client visions into structured programs.

Key areas of responsibility may include:
  • Transportation industry advisory & strategic consulting, including topics related to funding strategy, forecasting, scenario planning, and policy development.
  • Transportation program & portfolio management, including program goal setting and portfolio delivery performance monitoring.
  • Data analytics and business intelligence for decision making.
  • Client relationship management, primarily with state DOTs and large municipal transportation agencies.
  • Business development strategic planning and facilitation.
  • Collaboration & team leadership, including mentoring and developing junior staff.
  • Position supports clients and projects across the region and may support select national initiatives as opportunities arise.


Qualifications

Minimum:
  • Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Experience supporting public-sector program management or organizational improvement initiatives.
  • Experience managing multiple assignments and stakeholders.
  • Experience working effectively with government executives, managers, and technical staff at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated experience applying strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to solve complex challenges and deliver successful outcomes.

Preferred:
  • 10 or more years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree in public administration, public policy, engineering, transportation planning, business administration, or related field.
  • Background in transportation, public administration, and project management.
  • Experience interacting directly with executive leadership and senior decision makers.
  • Experience developing strategic plans, implementation plans, governance models, performance management systems, or organizational improvement initiatives.
  • Familiarity with Power BI and other performance management tools.
  • Experience supporting business development, client account management, proposal preparation, and capture planning at a consulting firm.
  • Interest or experience in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, transportation innovation, or organizational modernization.
  • Proficient in stakeholder communications, facilitation, and delivering effective presentations to diverse audiences.


Additional Information

  • Position may be based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • Hybrid work schedule available based on business needs.
  • Periodic travel may be required throughout North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Alabama.
  • Relocation assistance is available for this position
  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future 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.

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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