Construction Program Management Manager
Overview:
As a Program Manager at AECOM, you will lead program delivery for multi-site initiatives within the Chicago area (and Indiana), ensuring responsible execution and financial success. You will provide technical leadership, shape program strategy, and advocate ethical, safe practices while promoting innovative management approaches. You'll identify risk, influence outcomes, and contribute to talent development and workforce planning. This role offers impact across large-scale infrastructure projects within a global team. Compensation / Benefitscomprehensive benefits packagemedical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefitspaid time offretirement savings planemployee stock purchase planvoluntary benefits and flexible work options
Responsibilities:
- Oversee program-related activities for smaller programs or parts of a larger program in support of the overall PMProvide technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery
- Advocate for ethical and safe working practices
- Support innovation in program management approaches and methodology
- Identify high-risk areas and take proactive actions to improve outcomes
- Contribute to global learning and people development strategy for program management
- Assess long-term and disruptive trends in area of expertise
- Propose skill development and workforce planning to deliver future capabilities
- Support attraction and retention of talent across area of expertise
- Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of the AECOM Program Management agreement
Key requirements:
- BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or equivalent 10+ years in project management, program management, and/or construction management (preferred)
- Experience 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 skillsstrong communication skillsteam leadershipprogram managementconstruction managementproject coordination