Program Management Manager
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a major project in the Chicago, IL area including Indiana. This role involves overseeing program-related activities for smaller programs or a defined part of a larger program, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery. The position requires advocating for ethical and safe working practices, supporting innovation in program management approaches, identifying and mitigating high-risk areas, and contributing to the global learning and people development strategy for program management. The role also involves assessing long-term trends, proposing skill development and workforce planning, and actively supporting talent attraction and retention. The Program Manager will be accountable for the overall financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management agreements.
Requirements
- BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- 10 or more-years of experience working in project management, program management and/or construction management
- Experience working 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 skills
Responsibilities
- Oversee program related activities for smaller programs or a defined part of a larger program, in support of the overall Program Manager.
- Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery at the program level or for elements of a program.
- Advocate for ethical and safe working practices.
- Supports innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation.
- Identify areas of high risk and pro-actively takes actions to positively impact program outcomes.
- Contribute to the global learning and people development strategy for program management, including identification of talent gaps and resourcing plans.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
