Team Lead - Program & Project Management

Pushing the limits of what is possible

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Transforming mobility and delivering sustainable outcomes

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

AECOM delivers comprehensive services from creation to completion and beyond, our transportation professionals are constantly exploring new ways to navigate a challenging project.

According to Engineering news Records 2020 “Top 500 Design Firms, “AECOM is #1 in Transport global 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Management Team Lead to to lead governance and delivery of a portfolio of projects across the Water and Program Management business in Canberra.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to cultivate and lead a high-performing team, fostering an environment where team members can thrive and advance in their careers. You'll also build and strengthen relationships with key clients and industry partners to enhance market positioning and drive business growth. Collaborating closely with Water and Program Management leads across NSW, ACT and the broader ANZ region, you'll help deliver industry-leading solutions across target markets.

What will a day in this role look like:  

• Support project and bid team to develop capture plans and winning proposals so that we win more than our fair share of work; assist with positioning, client engagement and commercial strategy for must wins
• Promote a client service culture centred on reliable delivery, technical excellence and great relationships with the aim of achieving repeat business and referrals
• Lead delivery of major projects, including project and design management
• Lead quality including engagement with regional subject matter experts to drive innovation in technical excellence

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.  

What are we looking for from you?   

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills
• Support to providing accurate and timely reporting of key measurable activities to local and national leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and resource allocation
• someone who is passionate about inspiring & motivating teams and employee engagement 
• Experience in building a high performing team culture that nurtures and recognises talent.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.