Sr. Program Manager - Transit

AECOM

  • Dallas, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.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 DescriptionAECOM is seeking a Sr Program Manager to support the growth of the transit business line in the Texas/Gulf Coast region and the delivery of major transit programs throughout the Western United States. The program(s) could entail the design and construction of transit system(s) in major urban cities throughout North America.As the Sr Program Manager in the Gulf Coast, you will have the opportunity to deliver world-class projects that create positive social and environmental outcomes, leading complex, multidisciplinary teams across diverse sectors and working with key clients and stakeholders to achieve their goals.Responsibilities
  • Participate on the leadership team of major programs that have high risk-reward, have a very high level of execution complexity and is of high significant strategic value.
  • Provide the AECOM and key client organization(s) with highly experienced technical leadership and strategic direction.
  • Drive innovation in project management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation.
  • Identify areas of high risk and pro-actively take action to positively impact project outcomes.
  • Contribute to the learning and staff development strategy for the transit business line, including identification of talent and development of resourcing plans.
  • Actively lead and support the attraction and retention of top-tier talent.
  • Collaborate with AEOCM’s global transit/rail planning and engineering resources and our digital AECOM team and tools.
  • Coordinate with AECOM’s multidisciplinary planning and engineering practices.
  • Provide guidance on transit engineering best practices with the region and mentorship to growing transit engineers.
  • Participate in engineering related strategy and go/no-go decisions related to capture management.
  • As needed, act as a capture manager for strategic pursuit
QualificationsMinimum Requirement:
  • Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) + EXTENSIVE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 6 years of leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 20 years of professional experience with a minimum of 10 years in a leadership role focused on major and/or mega-capital infrastructure programs
  • Track record of driving high performance, and leading capital infrastructure projects.
  • Industry recognition and substantial network knowledge to demonstrate your influence and impact on capital infrastructure projects.
  • Experience and ability to fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture specific to capital projects that empower your colleagues to excel and thrive.
  • Familiarity with development of LRT, BRT, and/or passenger and commuter rail alignments and tracks, facilities, and system design.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
Additional InformationAbout AECOMAECOM 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 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.What makes AECOM a great place to workYou 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.

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