Senior Manager - Program Management/Rail Transit

AECOM • Boston, MA

2d • $190,000 - $270,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Transit Project/Program Manager to join our New England Transit Market Group.

Requirements

• BS/BA +10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education plus 2 years of leadership experience
• PE License

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MBTA, CTDOT, Metro-North, Amtrak
• +10 years Transit experience
• +20 years professional experience
• Knowledge of FRA, DOT, AREMA and local railroad /transit criteria.
• Strong Communication skills
• Advanced degree in Engineering
• Rail Program Management experience
• Alternative Delivery experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programs that are medium to large in size and complexity or a defined part of a larger program, in support of the overall Program Manager
• Provide the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery at a regional level
• Advocate for ethical and safe working practices
• Contributes to innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation
• Work with Regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them
• Identify areas of high risk and pro-actively takes actions to positively impact program outcomes.
• 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
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team.
• Lead, manage and provide technical expertise for mid-large size complex transportation projects and programs in Transit, including heavy and light rail, commuter rail, bus and ferry.
• Ability to scope and estimate projects
• Provide the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for delivery of projects
• Provides technical expertise for studies and designs
• Provides innovation in project and program approaches and methodologies to achieve marketplace differentiation
• Prepare technical reports and analyses
• Drives project performance and is responsible for the performance of the portfolio.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in skill development and workforce planning for AECOM’s Transportation Business Line
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Transit market Sectors
• Continuously interacts with clients to assure satisfaction with AECOM services
• Develop and build strong relationships with existing and new clients
• Continue and strengthen client relationships within Transit industry including MBTA, CTDOT, MassDOT Rail and Transit, and RIDOT
• Participates in identifying new opportunities and in the development of technical proposals.
• Manage project scope, budgets and schedules

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees