AECOM

Program Management Manager

AECOM$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree plus 8 years of related experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • 10+ years in project management, program management, or construction management preferred.
  • Experience with large manufacturing, technology, or corporate clients is beneficial.
  • Willingness to travel within Northeast Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and Southwest Michigan.
  • Strong communication and team leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee program activities for smaller programs or specific parts of larger projects.
  • Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery.
  • Advocate for ethical and safe working practices within programs.
  • Support innovation in program management to differentiate in the marketplace.
  • Identify high-risk areas and take proactive actions to improve outcomes.
  • Contribute to global learning and talent development in program management.
  • Assess and respond to long-term and disruptive trends in the field.

Benefits

  • Commitment to ethical and safe working practices.
  • Opportunity to influence program management innovation.
  • Involvement in professional development and talent attraction strategies.
  • Accountability for financial success in Program Management agreement.
  • Structured onboarding process for new hires.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a major project in the Chicago, IL area including Indiana.
  • Oversee program related activities for smaller programs or a defined part of a larger program, in support of the overall Program Manager.
  • Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery at the program level or for elements of a program.
  • Advocate for ethical and safe working practices.
  • Supports innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation.
  • Identify areas of high risk and pro-actively takes actions 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.
  • Proposes skill development approaches and workforce planning to deliver capabilities for the future.
  • Actively supports the attraction and retention of talent across area of expertise.
  • Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management agreement.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10 or more-years of experience working in project management, program management and/or construction management
  • Experience working with large, advanced manufacturing, technology and/or corporate sector clients
  • Ability to travel to project sites in Northeast Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and Southwest Michigan
  • Strong communication and team leadership skills


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role


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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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