Senior Manager - Program Management/Rail Transit

AECOM • Boston, MA

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About The Position

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

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

• 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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees