Senior Program Manager

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AECOM is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Sacramento, CA.

At AECOM, we understand that large programs require the management, coordination and integration of multiple, concurrent projects.

By connecting our expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage outcome-driven projects that deliver social, economic and environmental value. These include programs of critical national importance in defense, transport, water, clean energy, environmental clean-up, international development and disaster recovery, as well as the shaping of many of the world’s major cities.

The Opportunity

This program will be supporting a large State of California agency in managing program level construction work.  As a Senior Program Manager at AECOM, you will have the opportunity to deliver world-class programs that create positive social and environmental outcomes, leading complex, multidisciplinary teams across diverse sectors and regions, and working with key clients and stakeholders to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programs that are medium to large in size and complexity or a defined part of a larger program, in support of the overall Program Manager.
• Provide the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery at a regional level.
• Advocate for ethical and safe working practices.
• Contributes to innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation.
• Work with Regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them.
• Identify areas of high risk and pro-actively takes actions to positively impact program outcomes.
• 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

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 10 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership

Prefferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience with 5 in a senior role within program management. Proven leader in medium organizations, driving performance and achieving organizational success.
• Developing experience in managing through complexity, coordinating stakeholder interests, navigating regulatory frameworks, and overcoming technical hurdles. Developing an external network of industry contacts and peers.
• Expanding awareness as a program manager capable of applying program management practices on successful programs. Expertise in applicable technical areas of program management.
• Proficient leader with a track record of inspiring and guiding program teams. Fosters a collaborative and positive team culture.
• Ideally degree qualified (BA/BS or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as architecture, engineering, or project management.
• PMI-PgMP, APM-RPP or CMAA-CCM Certification (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Preferred Professional Engineering License (for roles in USA), Chartered status or equivalent may be required for certain roles.
• Experience as a construction program manager like the Judicial Council’s program is preferred 
• Working within a political environment.
• Facilitate designated stakeholders, internal controls, state agencies and legislature in program planning and management control.
• Experience in managing costs control, scheduling, risk management and/or comparable positions.

• Sponsorship is not available for this role. 

About AECOM

AECOM 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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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.