Project Management Sr Manager

AECOM•New York, NY

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Program Management Senior Manager for Metro Transportation to provide strategic leadership and oversight of large-scale, complex transportation programs in the New York Metro region. The role leads major program management initiatives, provides executive-level direction, and supports the successful delivery of multimillion-dollar transportation infrastructure programs. The Senior Manager oversees program and project operations, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk, quality, and financial performance. They lead multidisciplinary teams, establish consistent program management processes and performance measures, provide guidance to project managers and senior staff, and serve as a senior client relationship leader for transportation agencies and other regional stakeholders. The role also oversees program financials and business development, builds relationships with clients and partners, manages program-level risks, and promotes safety, quality, ethical practices, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is a current vacancy that AECOM intends to fill by January 30, 2027. Relocation is not available, and sponsorship for US employment authorization is unavailable now or in the future. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, plus 10 years of related experience and/or education.
At least 2 years of experience in a leadership position.
Proven experience leading large-scale, complex transportation programs, preferably involving metro transit, rail, public transportation, or major infrastructure projects.
Experience working with metropolitan transit authorities, state departments of transportation, and other public-sector transportation agencies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
10 or more years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure, program management, or construction management, with demonstrated leadership of large, complex programs.
Extensive experience managing major transportation programs in the New York Metro region.
Experience working with MTA, NYSDOT, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ TRANSIT, and other regional public-sector clients.
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, managing large program budgets, and delivering complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for complex transportation programs and projects throughout the New York Metro region, aligning delivery with client objectives and AECOM business strategies.
Plan, direct, and oversee program and project operations, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk management, quality assurance, and financial performance.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams across business lines, locations, and technical disciplines.
Establish program management processes, procedures, reporting systems, and performance metrics.
Provide executive-level guidance and technical leadership to project managers and senior staff, ensuring contractual, industry, and client requirements are met.
Serve as a senior client relationship leader and primary contact for key transportation clients and regional infrastructure stakeholders.
Develop and execute program delivery strategies to improve performance, manage risks, and enhance client satisfaction.
Oversee program financials, including revenue forecasting, budget development, cost controls, profitability, cash flow, and resource allocation.
Lead business development, including identifying opportunities, developing client strategies, preparing and presenting proposals, negotiating contracts, and supporting major program pursuits.
Build and maintain relationships with regional leadership, clients, subcontractors, joint venture partners, and other stakeholders.
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate program-level risks; resolve complex project challenges and implement corrective actions.
Promote safety, quality, ethical business practices, innovation, and continuous improvement across program activities.
Monitor program performance and report milestones, financial results, challenges, and recommendations to senior leadership and clients.