Talent Resource Manager, Program Management - job 2 of 2

Work 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.

At AECOM, we’re united by a common purpose of delivering a better world. Our Program Management global business line (PgM GBL) provides the structure, tools, techniques, and processes to deliver on this vision. We manage outcome-driven programs that deliver social, economic, and environmental value.

As a Talent Resource Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing resourcing plans, managing staffing and deployment activities, and supporting the career development of team members across a specific program. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure effective resourcing, mobilization, and integration of talent, while maintaining talent resource metrics and dashboards to provide reliable management information.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various teams (core program members, JV Partners, Subs, cross-functional departments, regional teams) to ensure effective resourcing, mobilization, and integration of talent.
• Manage the interview and selection process to ensure we bring in the best candidates who fit our program requirements.
• Maintain talent resource metrics and dashboards to provide reliable management information.
• Regularly check in with team members to align their career paths with their personal development goals.
• Develop robust succession plans to support their progression and address any potential risks.
• Review open staffing needs with Task Leads, including anticipated additions, promotions, role transitions, and gaps.
• Partner with Task Leads, staff, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to address employee concerns and ensure alignment.
• Provide guidance and support for pending requisitions and staffing justifications.
• Prepare and present updates for various meetings, including Task Lead Meetings, Org Chart Reviews etc.
• Identify strategic resourcing challenges or patterns and flag for discussion.
• Distribute optimization notices to subcontractor firms and track responses.
• Coordinate with the Contracts Team and Task Leads to ensure that organizational data remain up to date.
• Evaluate resume flow and develop sourcing strategies to ensure timely, qualified responses to project openings.
• Resolve escalations tied to resource movement and align on priorities.
• Confirm onboarding coordination and document offboarding plans.
• Maintain visibility on special projects influencing resourcing needs.
• Provide data-driven insights to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor onboarding and offboarding trackers to ensure all access, equipment, and support requests are accounted for.
• Conduct weekly reviews of all active resourcing actions and follow up with Task Leads and subcontractor representatives.
• Finalize and distribute summary notes and next steps from meetings.
• Identify and document trends in resourcing requests to inform leadership planning and improve resourcing processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 8 years in project management, business operations, or HR management with experience in workforce planning/talent acquisition or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Strong project management skills and experience delivering strategic resourcing projects.
• Proficiency in using data for strategic staffing decisions.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex staffing problems.
• Excellent organizational skills; able to multitask and re-prioritize to meet changing needs and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or Project Management is preferred.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future

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, 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 work 

You 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.