Program Controls Lead

AECOM • San Diego, CA

14h

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Program Controls Lead to join our team. This position is designed for a seasoned program controls leader who can operate at a strategic level while ensuring disciplined execution across large, multi-project environments. In this role, you will provide senior-level oversight and direction for program controls, partnering closely with executive leadership to align cost, schedule, risk, and performance with overarching program objectives. You will lead coordination across diverse project teams, navigate interdependencies, and ensure consistent, data-driven decision-making through clear, authoritative communication with stakeholders at all levels. This is an opportunity to shape how programs are governed—driving accountability, efficiency, and long-term value—while leading and developing high-performing program controls teams within a global organization. This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Program Environment & Expectations
This role operates within a large, high‑profile federal program that requires close and continuous coordination with the Program Management Office (PMO). Successful candidates are expected to work seamlessly across field and headquarters teams, ensuring alignment with program‑wide controls standards, reporting requirements, and governance processes. While technical proficiency specific to this role is defined in the description, the successful candidate is expected to have a working understanding of cost, schedule, and document information and to navigate and interpret integrated data across these disciplines. This role requires the ability to collaborate across functional controls disciplines, contribute to integrated performance reporting, and provide clear, consumable insights for diverse stakeholders through enterprise reporting environments. Given the visibility and complexity of the program, strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are essential, along with sound professional judgment when engaging with senior leadership, clients, and external partners.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; plus, 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.
• Due to the nature of the work, US citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

• 15 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience
• Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Business
• Strong experience with Project Management Information System (PMIS)
• Experience with large federal projects
• Experience in integration of controls - scope, cost, schedule, risk reporting
• Experience in PowerBI report tailoring for program specific needs

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct Program Controls for large-scale, strategically significant, and highly complex programs.
• Provide authoritative senior-level guidance for program controls activities, ensuring strict adherence to strategic objectives established by executive leadership.
• Spearhead coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, guaranteeing seamless integration and unwavering alignment with overarching program goals.
• Conduct thorough analyses to identify and address critical interdependencies between projects.
• Deliver expert counsel and rigorous oversight to project controls teams, ensuring meticulous management of individual project elements.
• Orchestrate precise and effective communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership, delivering comprehensive and actionable intelligence.
• Implement and maintain stringent control measures to safeguard program integrity and ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Develop and enforce standardized processes to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness across all project phases.
• Conduct regular, in-depth program performance assessments and risk analyses, providing strategic recommendations for course corrections when necessary.
• Cultivate a culture of accountability and excellence within the program controls team, fostering continuous improvement and professional development.
• Orchestrate clear, concise, and authoritative communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership, delivering insightful and actionable updates.
• Ability to present to multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level