Program Scheduling Manager

AECOM • El Paso, TX

10h • $165,000 - $205,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Program Scheduling Manager to join our team. This position can be located in several cities, including: San Diego, Tucson, and El Paso.

The responsibilities of the Program Scheduling Manager include the following:
Oversees program scheduling related activities for medium sized programs or specialist defined controls elements of a larger program
Leads the scheduling efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives, integrating project schedules into an integrated program schedule
Identifies and addresses interdependencies between projects, proactively mitigating risks and resolving conflicts.
Collaborates with project managers to ensure adequate resource availability and utilization.
Works closely with senior leadership to define and refine program-level objectives.
Provides scheduling guidance and oversight to project controls teams, ensuring effective management of individual project elements.
Monitors and evaluates risk mitigation strategies to ensure their effectiveness.
Facilitates clear and concise communication between project teams and stakeholders.
Provides regular updates to senior leadership on program progress, challenges, and achievements.

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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Due to the nature of the work, US citizenship is required
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of an enhanced background investigation, which may include, but is not limited to, verification of employment and education, a criminal history review, drug screening, and a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check, as applicable.
• Ongoing compliance with clearance and background requirements is a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with schedule management on large federal programs
• Experience with schedule evolution from estimating through design - construction - closeout including changes

Responsibilities

• Oversees program scheduling related activities for medium sized programs or specialist defined controls elements of a larger program
• Leads the scheduling efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives, integrating project schedules into an integrated program schedule
• Identifies and addresses interdependencies between projects, proactively mitigating risks and resolving conflicts.
• Collaborates with project managers to ensure adequate resource availability and utilization.
• Works closely with senior leadership to define and refine program-level objectives.
• Provides scheduling guidance and oversight to project controls teams, ensuring effective management of individual project elements.
• Monitors and evaluates risk mitigation strategies to ensure their effectiveness.
• Facilitates clear and concise communication between project teams and stakeholders.
• Provides regular updates to senior leadership on program progress, challenges, and achievements.

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