Program Manager - Water

AECOM • Baltimore, MD

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is currently looking for an experienced Program Manager - Water to join our team, leading some of the most complex programs globally. Your initial program will involve working on an exciting, deadline-driven key strategic water program based in the Greater Baltimore area.
At AECOM, we’re united by a common purpose of delivering a better world.
Our Global Program Management business provides the structure, tools, techniques and process to deliver on this vision.
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.

Requirements

• BA/BS in civil, environmental engineering or related degree, plus10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in water/wastewater industry, with at least 3 years leading projects/programs.
• Demonstrated water/wastewater expertise with an aspect of program management valued by clients and peers to position and/or deliver programs.
• Professional Engineer's License or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Nice To Haves

• Typically, a minimum of 12 years professional experience with a least 7 years in a senior role within program management.
• Developing external network of industry contacts and peers. Is known among clients for successfully leading medium to large size programs.
• Has familiarity with the program management competencies within programs and applies these to be successful. Has developing experience managing others practicing the program competencies on a program.
• Ability to mentor others in developing program competencies and personally growing through mentorship of others.
• Able to develop strong relationships and manage all client stakeholders (internal and external).
• Demonstrates exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others.
• Able to build consensus to change program strategy in challenging situations.
• Demonstrated ability to set long term goals and strategies and establish effective management of internal and external interfaces and interdependencies across the program.
• Has built teams to enable collective success through trust, psychological safety, autonomy, accountability and alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programs that are medium to large in size and complexity.
• Provides the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery globally.
• Champion for ethical and safe working practices.
• Drives innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation.
• Works with Global Business Lines, Regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them.
• Identifies areas of high risk and pro-actively takes actions to positively impact program outcomes.
• Contributes 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.
• Required to work at Client's office.

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