Project Management Sr Manager

AECOM•New York, NY

3d•$240,000 - $285,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Program Management Senior Manager – 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 successful delivery of multimillion-dollar transportation infrastructure programs. The position oversees program and project operations, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk management, quality assurance, and financial performance. It leads multidisciplinary teams across business lines, locations, and technical disciplines; establishes consistent program processes and performance metrics; and provides guidance to project managers and senior staff. The role also serves as a senior client relationship leader for transportation clients and oversees program financials, business development, stakeholder relationships, risk mitigation, safety, quality, ethics, innovation, continuous improvement, and executive reporting. The position is hybrid and based in New York, New York. Relocation is not available. AECOM does not offer sponsorship for US employment authorization now or in the future. The posting states that AECOM intends to fill the current vacancy by January 30, 2027. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

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 DOTs, 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, including leadership of large, complex programs.
Extensive experience managing major transportation programs in the New York Metro region.
Experience working with major transportation agencies, including MTA, NYSDOT, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and NJ TRANSIT.
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, managing large program budgets, and delivering complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex transportation programs and projects throughout the New York Metro region, aligning work with client objectives and AECOM business strategies.
Plan and oversee program and project operations, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk management, quality assurance, and financial performance.
Lead multidisciplinary teams across business lines, geographic 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.
Serve as a senior client relationship leader and primary contact for key transportation clients, including public agencies and transit authorities.
Develop and execute strategic plans for program delivery, improve operations, manage risks, and enhance client satisfaction.
Oversee revenue forecasting, budget development, cost controls, profitability, cash flow, and resource allocation.
Lead business development, including opportunity identification, client strategies, proposals, contract negotiations, and pursuit of major transportation programs.
Build and maintain relationships with regional leadership, clients, subcontractors, joint venture partners, and other stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate program-level risks, resolve complex project challenges, and implement corrective actions.
Promote safety, quality, ethical business practices, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Monitor program performance and provide executive reporting on milestones, financial results, challenges, and strategic recommendations.